AN MP praised a series of cash injections delivered following Wednesday's budget.

Dr James Davies, MP for Vale of Clwyd, claimed the round-up of announcements, made by Chancellor Rishi Sunak, would benefit people across North Wales and provide the Welsh Labour Government with a £360m increase - allowing further increases to the NHS budget, spending on flood defences and investment in other public services.

The Budget comes at a time of concern over the Covid-19 Coronavirus outbreak.

Measures in regards to Coronavirus (COVID-19) included £12 billion for temporary, timely and targeted measures to provide security and stability for people and businesses.

The National Living Wage is to increase from £8.21 to £8.72 and the National Insurance Contribution thresholds will increase from £8,632 to £9,500, saving a typical employee around £104 a year from April.

Dr Davies said: "Increases in the National Insurance threshold and the National Living Wage will mean families keep more of the money they earn.

"The budget pledges a £5bn fund for gigabit-capable broadband rollout, with a focus on “hard to reach areas” – something that will be welcomed across the region. It also creates an entitlement to Neonatal Leave and Pay to support parents with the stress and anxiety of having a baby in neonatal care, and provides £10m to Armed Forces Covenant Trust fund.

"Additionally, there is a promise to reduce Personal Independence Payment reassessments for those whose conditions are unlikely to change."

David Jones, MP for Clwyd West, said The Welsh Government are being given the financial resources they need to improve flood defences in Wales.

In The Budget it was revealed that a flood defence investment of a record £5.2 billion over six years will better protect 336,000 properties

Mr Jones added: “The Government is investing £5.2 billion on flood defences in England. As flood protection is a devolved matter in Wales, the Welsh Government will receive their fair share of funding through the Barnett formula, reflecting the additional spending in England.

“If the Welsh Government match the Conservatives’ spending per head on flood prevention, this would see more than £300 million spent on flood defences in Wales by 2027.

"It is now their [the Welsh Government] responsibility to do what is necessary ensure that our vulnerable communities receive the flood protection they so urgently need.”

In The Budget, it was stated "The Treasury is establishing a presence in Wales and Northern Ireland, in addition to its existing presence in Scotland."

£162 million is earmarked for City and Growth Deals in Northern Ireland, £55 million Mid Wales Growth Deal and £25 million for the Argyll & Bute Growth Deal