The Welsh Conservatives have criticised the Plaid Government’s childcare announcement, saying the flagship policy is unfunded and lacks sufficient planning.
The policy was announced several months ago, and Plaid Cymru supported Labour’s budget, meaning they were aware of the financial context and should have been in a position to deliver the policy from day one in office.
The Welsh Conservatives say the plan should have been fully developed before entering government, warning that post-announcement planning risks funding being diverted away from other essential public services.
Commenting, Welsh Conservative Shadow Cabinet Minister for Education, Families and Constitution, Sam Rowlands MS said:
“Improving childcare in Wales is important and can provide the support many parents need, but Plaid cannot roll out their flagship policy without being honest about how it will be funded.
“The Deputy First Minister’s comments in an ITV interview that Plaid have not yet begun planning how this will be fully delivered are extremely concerning.
“The Welsh Conservatives believe that any funding for this policy must not come from cuts to essential services. With Plaid already talking about diverting money away from health into sports and arts, it is deeply concerning that frontline services could be put at risk to fund their uncosted promises.”
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