Question
I thank the Minister for his answer and for the funding in Monmouthshire. Construction is beginning at Caldicot skate park, and I am delighted that it is just one of the projects that Monmouthshire county council is delivering. It has been made possible by Pride in Place funding from this Labour Government, and we are also going to see new public toilets with Changing Places facilities in Abergavenny and Usk, improvements to Monmouth bus station, and communal gardens at Thornwell in Chepstow. I want to see all Monmouthshire towns thrive, as I am sure the Minister does, and I really hope that this is only the beginning. When will Pride in Place funding be made available to Monmouthshire?
Answer
My hon. Friend is a fantastic champion for her constituency, and she shows the difference a local MP can make when they have a real vision for their constituency and support local communities to realise their potential. The Government are committed to making sure that communities across the UK have the tools needed to get things done in their areas. In addition to the Pride in Place funding programme, we have announced a further £210 million package to support high streets and community assets. Although that relates to England, the Welsh Government also receive corresponding funding through the Barnett formula that they can allocate on their own priorities.50% vibes
Verdict: RED (10/100)
The question asked when Pride in Place funding would reach Monmouthshire, and the reply does not give a date, timeframe, or allocation schedule for the constituency. It mainly offers praise for the MP, a general commitment to local tools, and details of an England-only £210 million package, with a note that Welsh funding comes through the Barnett formula. Because Monmouthshire is in Wales, the reply gives context but no timing, so the asker would likely need to follow up for a specific answer.
How we got there
| Question item | Coverage | Specificity | Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|
| When Pride in Place funding will be made available to Monmouthshire. | Not Addressed | Generic | The item asks for a specific timing ('when') for Pride in Place funding for Monmouthshire, and no statement gives a date, timeframe, or allocation schedule for the constituency. The statements are praise for the MP, a general commitment to local tools, an England-only £210 million package, and a note that Welsh funding comes via the Barnett formula, none of which answers the timing question. |