Mark Drakeford said people from every single part of Wales have been affected by the scandal – which was recently the subject of an ITV drama.
Author: Chris Haines - ICNN Senedd Reporter
Ministers quizzed on how stretched budgets will impact children
The Senedd’s children’s committee scrutinised ministers about the potential impact of stretched budgets on children and young people in Wales.
‘We are lacking teachers in core subjects across the board’ – Shadow education minister
The Welsh Government has been urged to get to grips with a recruitment and retention crisis in teaching after Wales recorded its lowest-ever PISA results.
Welsh Government ‘must overcome its aversion to setting targets’ on child poverty
Jenny Rathbone MS led a debate on the equality committee’s report which critiqued the Welsh Government’s draft child poverty strategy.
Public service cuts could have a disproportionate effect on women and low-income families
Cuts to public services in Wales are likely to have a disproportionate impact on women and low-income families, the Senedd’s finance committee heard.
Welsh Government’s draft budget plans debated by Senedd Members
Rebecca Evans said the Welsh Government’s 2024-25 settlement is worth up to £1.3bn less in real terms than when it was set in the 2021 spending review.
Apprenticeship budget cuts could hamper semiconductor industry, opposition MS warns
Cuts to the apprenticeship budget risk stifling the continued success of the semiconductor sector in south-east Wales, an opposition MS warned.
Concerns raised in Senedd over new tourism accommodation rules for Wales
Concerns have been raised about plans to introduce statutory registration and licensing for all tourism accommodation in Wales.
Pay rise for outgoing chief fire officer “an absolute insult to all of the victims”
A five-figure pay rise for an outgoing chief fire officer has been described as an insult to victims of a culture of sexual harassment and abuse uncovered under his watch.
Finance minister scrutinised over draft budget
Finance minister Rebecca Evans appeared before the Senedd’s finance committee to give evidence on Welsh ministers’ 2024/25 spending plans.