National Assembly for Wales

The Welsh Government recognises that participation in sport has many benefits, including improving health, building confidence, strengthening communities and teaching people new life skills. Through Sport Wales, our delivery agent, a number of programmes and support services are in place to help people of all ages to engage in sport at all levels.

I was intending to publish the strategy in July, but having received so much valuable feedback, and following my discussions with Cabinet, I have decided to consult on a draft strategy over the summer.

We continue to provide financial support, where needed, to help businesses invest, grow and remain competitive. As part of a capital stimulus package, I recently announced an additional £10 million for the economy futures fund.

The Welsh Government’s decision to declare a climate emergency was informed by detailed analysis of the Committee on Climate Change. Specific budgetary implications will form part of the usual budget-making process.

We are committed to effectively investing every pound available to us to boost economic growth and support public services in Wales. This includes creating new innovative schemes to utilise our financial transitions capital, investing in the economy across Wales.

The 2021 census White Paper was laid before the National Assembly for Wales in December 2018. There will be a census rehearsal in October this year, including in Ceredigion. Welsh Government officials continue to work with the Office for National Statistics on preparations for the census.