31 Mawrth 2022 , Committee for the Scrutiny of the First Minister
Costau byw
Thank you. And just to conclude from me, I think I'll go back to what you said at the beginning, and correct me if I misheard you, but I think you said the spending power you anticipated would be £600 million less as a consequence of the inflationary factors…
31 Mawrth 2022 , Committee for the Scrutiny of the First Minister
Costau byw
Before I close the session on the cost of living, there are two points, I think. Jack Sergeant and I met with young people yesterday from Dŵr y Felin Comprehensive School in the education Minister's own constituency, but some of the pupils actually live in my…
31 Mawrth 2022 , Committee for the Scrutiny of the First Minister
Costau byw
I want to move on now to the next and final—for this theme—section, and that's mental health, because, clearly, the impact that the cost of living will have upon people's mental health is critical. Jack will take us on on this one.
31 Mawrth 2022 , Committee for the Scrutiny of the First Minister
Costau byw
Thank you. We move on to the next section, which is housing, and Sam Rowlands will lead on that.
31 Mawrth 2022 , Committee for the Scrutiny of the First Minister
Costau byw
Just for clarification, then, the emphasis is on supporting and making a difference to children in poverty.
31 Mawrth 2022 , Committee for the Scrutiny of the First Minister
Costau byw
Can I ask a simple question and talk about the strategy? I remember the previous ambition to eradicate child poverty by, I think it was, 2020. And I think, during my first term here, that changed because of recognition and, in fact, when you see the figures…
31 Mawrth 2022 , Committee for the Scrutiny of the First Minister
Costau byw
Thank you, John. Jenny, you also wanted to mention this, and then lead in to your questions on the impact on children and young people.
31 Mawrth 2022 , Committee for the Scrutiny of the First Minister
Costau byw
We're moving on to an area you've already touched on, First Minister, and that's advice to individuals but also sometimes the processes of seeking that support, and we'll move on with John Griffiths.
31 Mawrth 2022 , Committee for the Scrutiny of the First Minister
Costau byw
Russell, I'll come back to you for your last question, because I want to move on to the next section.
31 Mawrth 2022 , Committee for the Scrutiny of the First Minister
Costau byw
Russell, hang on a second. Sam has got a quick supplementary—and it is going to be quick.
31 Mawrth 2022 , Committee for the Scrutiny of the First Minister
Costau byw
I want to move on to the next section, and that's the economic impacts upon our communities as a consequence of the current economic crisis. Russell, you can lead on this, please.
31 Mawrth 2022 , Committee for the Scrutiny of the First Minister
Costau byw
Back to you, Delyth, but the last question, because I want to move on to the next section.
31 Mawrth 2022 , Committee for the Scrutiny of the First Minister
Costau byw
Jenny, do you want to ask a quick supplementary?
31 Mawrth 2022 , Committee for the Scrutiny of the First Minister
Costau byw
Can I ask a question in the meantime? I'm sorry, Delyth. On the £200 winter fuel allowance that you've identified that you've paid this year and that you've already identified you intend to do in the coming winter, there were a lot of concerns about…
31 Mawrth 2022 , Committee for the Scrutiny of the First Minister
Costau byw
Thank you for that introduction. Clearly, as you say, the context needs to be applied, and we've identified some areas, such as energy prices and fuel, economic impacts, poverty, child services, housing and mental health issues. So, there is a collection of…
31 Mawrth 2022 , Committee for the Scrutiny of the First Minister
Costau byw
Thank you, and welcome, Andrew, to the meeting. Can we, then, go straight into questions? I'll open the questions, First Minister, on the more generic picture. Clearly, the cost-of-living crisis is fluid; we are seeing changes on a daily basis. Can you…
31 Mawrth 2022 , Committee for the Scrutiny of the First Minister
Costau byw
Therefore, we move on to the main substance of our business today, and that is the scrutiny of the First Minister. Members will be aware that we take this in two sessions. The first session is on a thematic basis and the second session will be on more topical…
31 Mawrth 2022 , Committee for the Scrutiny of the First Minister
Cyflwyniad, ymddiheuriadau, dirprwyon a datgan buddiannau
Thank you, Jenny. Anything else? No.
31 Mawrth 2022 , Committee for the Scrutiny of the First Minister
Cyflwyniad, ymddiheuriadau, dirprwyon a datgan buddiannau
Good afternoon. Can I welcome everyone to this afternoon's meeting of the Committee for the Scrutiny of the First Minister? Can I remind Members the meeting is bilingual, and therefore the option to have simultaneous translation from Welsh to English is…
