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FM sets out where additional £157m funding is being spent in Wales
First Minister of Wales Eluned Morgan, September 23, 2024

AMID sinking support for Welsh Labour in the opinion polls, First Minister Eluned Morgan has pledged £157 million of new funding to support her priorities this year.  

The extra funding announced today includes £21m for diagnostic equipment for the NHS, on top of a £50m package announced last month to cut the longest waits.

Th First Minister said £20m will be provided for school and college repairs and an extra £1m for arts and cultural organisations — less than the arts sector was cut in the current Budget.

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