Written Question·Wales Office·UIN 905997

Cost of Living: Wales

Tabled: 21 October 2025

Answered: 29 October 2025

Named Day

Question

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

Jo Stevens

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...

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