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It is almost as if local authorities have to use their reserves and the capital grant will then be converted to top up the reserves again, in some strange sort of way.
We should not consider that we are asking the education system to do something on top of what it is already doing, because we are not adding another layer or initiative.
Again, it plays back to what we have said about the need for the good financial person to be at the top table so that projects are considered carefully and properly.
Generally, growing the economy is one of our top priorities, and regional economic partnerships are key to delivering that and to delivering effective regional decision making.
I absolutely appreciate the fact that the issue might not be at the top of stakeholders’ lists, but the reasons for looking at the issue have been fully discussed in committee previously.
The commitment that has been made is to an uplift in culture funding, which will be cumulative and will top £100 million of annual increase by 2028-29.
Once things have kicked off, it is as if there is reaffirmation and more reaffirmation until the matter gets to the top. That seems like a cultural thing.
We want to ensure that all health boards have the wellbeing of their staff at the top of their agenda. That includes providing physical resources so that people can get a break.