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Deputy Minister for Social Care, Mental Health and Women’s Health Delyth Jewell

New safeguarding programme to strengthen protection of people at risk of abuse and neglect across Wales

  • New Safeguarding programme to strengthen protection for children, young people and adults at risk from abuse and neglect
  • A new Ministerial Assurance Board and intelligence hub to detect warning signs earlier and share information faster
  • Children, young people and adults voices will be at the centre of the programme.
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Plans for third Menai crossing and roads-based solution for M4 around Newport, announced today

Go-ahead for a third Menai crossing and plans for roads-based solution for the M4, along with a programme of other transport measures, have been announced today.

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Finance Minister to lead debate for fairer funding and roll-out of rail investment

  • MSs to debate cross-party motion calling for faster rail investment in Wales and greater financial flexibility for Welsh Ministers.
  • Motion calls for the removal of restrictions on the Wales Reserve, improvements to how the Barnett formula operates, and delivery of the UK Government's £14bn rail commitment for Wales.
  • Finance Minister Elin Jones says working together to make the case for fairer funding and faster delivery will help ensure Wales’ voice is heard.