Schools and social care - Conservatives tell Welsh Government to ‘stop passing the buck’

However, Welsh Conservatives say the “buck stops” with the Welsh Labour Government – who’ve been furnished with a fiscal framework, new tax powers and a protected block grant in recent years. 

Shadow Local Government Secretary, Janet Finch-Saunders, believes that the Welsh Government now has the tools to do the job, and should take responsibility.

Responding to the comments, Mrs Finch-Saunders, said:

“The UK Government has delivered a fiscal framework that guarantees fair funding for Wales – something that 13 years of Labour rule at Westminster never achieved.

“It means that for every £1 spent in England, at least £1.20 will be spent in Wales.

“In fact, the biggest danger to schools and social care in Wales is the Welsh Government’s mismanagement of the public finances – with four in seven health boards set to require bailouts this year.

“With a protected block grant, the transfer of new tax raising powers, and a fair funding settlement, the buck has to stop with this Welsh Labour Government – propped up by Plaid Cymru.

“They have the tools to do the job and they must take responsibility.”