Welsh Government's Second Supplementary Budget approved

The Welsh Government's Second Supplementary Budget has been approved by the Senedd.

The £789 million funding package, was published in February and received final approval on Tuesday.

The package includes investments, which have been delivered throughout the year, such as £264 million for public sector pay rises announced in September; £108 million for NHS improvements, including £50 million to reduce the longest waiting times by the end of March 2025; and £63.5 million to improve school standards and support education at all levels. There is also £53.5 million for school and college infrastructure repairs and digital improvements and £10 million to increase social housing through the Social Housing Grant.

Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford said: "We welcome the Senedd's approval of this crucial budget. This investment strengthens the services that matter most to the people of Wales. The extra funding is supporting improvements in the NHS and schools; has provided pay increases for public sector workers and is helping to build more affordable homes for Welsh families."

The Second Supplementary Budget also includes £166.7 million for rail improvements and sustainable travel, £33.5 million for road network safety, and £10 million in emergency support for local authorities to repair damage caused by the winter storms.