Rebecca Evans

5 June 2024, Plenary

Plaid Cymru Debate: HS2 funding

Up to the end of 2024-25, Wales will have missed out on around £350 million as a result of the incorrect classification of HS2 as an England-and-Wales project. That amount is likely to increase considerably in future years. The Welsh Government has been…

5 June 2024, Plenary

Plaid Cymru Debate: HS2 funding

Thank you. So, the facts of this matter are very simple. HS2 is a railway line between London and Birmingham, and not an inch of track will be built on Welsh soil. It doesn't benefit Wales and it should be reclassified as an England-only project.

15 May 2024, Plenary

Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Constitution and Cabinet Office

I'm always interested in finding out what’s happening in other countries. I think that the way in which we can operate in a collaborative and co-operative way here in Wales is demonstrated through the co-operation agreement that we have with Plaid Cymru. I…

15 May 2024, Plenary

Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Constitution and Cabinet Office

I'm continuing to work with the Finance Committee to agree improvements to our budget processes. Further discussions are planned over the summer with a view to agreeing an updated budget business protocol.

15 May 2024, Plenary

Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Constitution and Cabinet Office

Well, £350 million could have made a significant difference to us here in Wales in terms of the investment that we're able to make in public services. I think that the UK Government should return that money to Wales. There's absolutely no argument now that…

15 May 2024, Plenary

Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Constitution and Cabinet Office

Up to the end of 2024-25, Wales will have missed out on around £350 million as a result of the incorrect classification of HS2 as an England-and-Wales project.