Cost of Living: Wales
Commons · Question 905997 · Tabled 21 Oct 2025 · Wales Office · Official record
Answered 29 Oct 2025
Question
Asked by Ben Lake
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what recent discussions she has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on fiscal steps to reduce the cost of living in Wales.
Answer
Answered by Jo Stevens, 29 Oct 2025
The Welsh and UK Labour Governments are determined to boost living standards for families right across Wales.It’s why we secured a record wage increase to the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage for up to 160,000 workers.It’s why we are creatin...