Local AM praises local and national efforts to halve child poverty by 2010

Getting parents back into work, increasing the number of childcare places and support for local voluntary groups will help Wales halve child poverty by 2010 says Welsh Labour.

Local AM Andrew Davies has welcomed Welsh Labour Education Minister Jane Hutt’s announcement of £10.4 million in grants for voluntary groups who seek to tackle child poverty and promote family support services.

The Minister also guaranteed further funding for childcare projects in order to help parents get back into work.

Andrew Davies AM said:

‘’Welsh Labour is committed to halving child poverty in Wales by 2010 – and has made this an absolute top priority.

‘’This extra money for worthy organisations like playgroups, kids’ clubs and nurseries will help children in Swansea get the flying start in life they deserve.

‘’I am delighted that the Assembly Government will support a successor to the Genesis Wales project. At the end of last year, the project had provided over 10,000 childcare places and was able to give young mums the support they needed to get back into work.

‘’I am pleased the Minister will continue funding a similar project this year. This kind of grass roots support to end child poverty will ensure we can eradicate child poverty in Wales by 2020.’’

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