Minister for Economy and Transport Ieuan Wyn Jones AM criticised the opposition for electioneering given their manifesto pledge to ringfence spending on the Welsh NHS, which would in turn result in a reduction to his departmental budget.

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Mr Teare said an update to that budget plan was necessary after his office received departmental spending bids for the next financial year.

BBC: Minister says benefits and staff costs must be resolved