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The UK government’s decision to focus on infrastructure spending means that the Welsh Government’s budget will increase by more than £400 million through to 2020-21, giving it even greater spending power to boost productivity and promote growth in Wales. This is in addition to the £500 million the Welsh Government will be able to borrow to invest from 2018.

As new technologies develop, Britain must do everything it can to ensure that we are best placed to reap the benefits - and that includes incorporating innovative new systems and practices into the infrastructure that keeps our country moving.

Finally, Wales is benefiting with more than £3 million of LIBOR funding raised from fines levied on banks being distributed to good causes, including a further £1 million for the Wales Air Ambulance.

So departmental spending plans set out in the Spending Review last autumn will remain in place, and departmental expenditure in 21-22 will grow in line with inflation.

Individuals who meet the eligibility criteria may apply to join the Registered Traveller Service online by providing personal details and passport details. Once background checks have been carried out, if the application is successful, the individual will be sent a provisional acceptance letter.