Saving Money in 2010-11

In the current climate of pressure on public sector budgets the Welsh Government faces a number of challenges.

• The Holtham Commission says Wales is underfunded by £300m
• A real terms cut in the Welsh Government budget
• Target to reduce Welsh Government running costs by £42 million by 2014

Since the start of 2010 we have explored every avenue to make the savings we needed to ensure our finances are sustainable through a very difficult period. This factsheet sets out the progress we have made and what we are doing for the future.