Motion text
That this House reflects on the report by the Bevan Foundation, A snapshot of poverty in Wales Winter 2020, which indicates that 328,000 (24 per cent of) households in Wales have seen their income fall during the covid-19 pandemic; notes that 41 per cent of Welsh households have seen energy costs increase and 38 per cent of Welsh households have seen an increase in food prices; further notes that 9 per cent of Welsh households have fallen behind on bills since the start of the covid-19 pandemic; is concerned that families with children have been hit the hardest; recognises that poverty levels in Wales are chronic with 700,000 people, 23 per cent of the population, living in poverty before the start of the covid-19 pandemic; and calls on the UK and Welsh Governments to reflect on the findings of that report and urgently introduce measures to help those in need.
Signatures (7)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Edwards, Jonathan
Independent
Signed on
16 December 2020
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
17 December 2020
Williams, Hywel
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
5 January 2021
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
5 January 2021
Lake, Ben
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
5 January 2021
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
5 January 2021
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.