威尔士议会预算在2026-27年间猛增21%至102.6亿英镑, Wales’ parliament budget jumps 21% to £102.6M in 2026-27 due to expanding from 60 to 96 members and related costs.

威尔士议会(即塞内德议会)的预算将在2026-27年期间增加21%,达到1.026亿英镑,原因是在2026年选举之前,有60名议员增加到96名。 The Welsh Parliament, or Senedd, is set to see its budget rise by 21% to £102.6 million in 2026-27, driven by the expansion from 60 to 96 members ahead of the 2026 election. 增加的数额包括薪金、津贴、人员配置和为容纳更多成员而对辩论厅进行420万英镑的翻修。 The increase covers salaries, allowances, staffing, and a £4.2 million renovation of the debating chamber to accommodate the larger membership. 该项目包括为无障碍和现代化设备进行结构变革,为升级拨款325万英镑。 The project includes structural changes for accessibility and modernized equipment, with £3.25 million allocated for the upgrades. 额外费用包括1 270万英镑的新成员费用和与选举有关的较高费用。 Additional costs include £12.7 million for new members and higher election-related expenses. 预算草案包括供管理系统和工作人员使用的3 400万英镑,财务委员会将在11月最后核准前对预算草案进行审查。 The draft budget, which includes £34 million for MSs and staff, will be reviewed by the finance committee before final approval in November.