First Minister sets out legislative priorities
First Minister of Wales, Carwyn Jones, has today set out his government’s legislative priorities for the year ahead.
In the first of 5 bills, the Welsh Government will introduce legislation that will make it illegal for alcohol to be sold below a set price.
Evidence shows a direct link between drinking harmful...Read More »
Bill to introduce landfill disposals tax in Wales is passed
The Landfill Disposals Tax (Wales) Bill is the third of three Bills to establish tax arrangements in Wales.
Landfill disposals tax, which will replace landfill tax in Wales, will come into effect in April 2018. The revenue raised will help fund public services in Wales.
“Remove the 1% pay cap and give us the money to give NHS Wales staff the pay rise they deserve” – Vaughan Gething
Welsh Health Secretary Vaughan Gething has called on the UK Government to remove the pay cap and make funds available to the Welsh Government so NHS Wales staff get the pay rise they deserve.
Tuesday 27 June 2017
Vaughan Gething said:
“I’ve...Read More »
Appointment to Human Tissue Authority announced
The appointment will run from 1 August 2017 to 31 July 2020.
The Human Tissue Authority is responsible for the regulation of activities concerning the removal, storage, use and disposal of human tissue for England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Vaughan Gething said:
“I am pleased William Horne has agreed to continue...Read More »
Award winning social business to launch new service and create 66 new jobs in South Wales Valleys
The new service, which will create 66 new jobs over the next eighteen months in the South Wales valleys, is backed by £222,600 from the Welsh Government and will enable Connect Assist to launch the service imminently.
There is a high demand for such a service following...Read More »