Janet Finch-Saunders

With several councillors and Assembly Members raising the issue of the current funding formula that disproportionately disadvantages the older population—my own authority of Conwy County Borough Council being a typical example—what steps are you taking as the Minister to ensure that the current funding formula actually does address the real demographic need across Wales?

Lesley Griffiths

I think the funding formula does just that. You will be aware that the funding formula is set by us in partnership with local government, and it is reviewed every year.