Kirsty Williams AM, leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats, agreed with the assembly minister that the CAP budget should be maintained.

BBC: Debate on CAP reform

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the Democratic leaders in the state assembly have agreed on a proposal to cap local property taxes.

FORBES: Property Tax Caps and Local Governance

The government tabled a motion proposing that the assembly notes that securing the best deal for Wales from CAP Reform is a key priority for the Welsh Government.

BBC: Debate on CAP reform

The Minister told Assembly Members that he was prepared to use his powers to cap the level of increases in council tax, but was confident that Welsh councils would remain responsible in their decision making on how much to ask council tax payers to contribute in the next financial year.

BBC: Debate on the local government settlement