Aberconwy's MS Janet Finch Saunders has been critical of what she claims is a lack of progress on the 'second home' pilot scheme in Wales.

In January, a Welsh Government pilot scheme was introduced in the Dwyfor area of Gwynedd. Welsh Government ministers outlined that their scheme would “inject fairness back into the housing system”.

However, six months later Mrs. Finch-Saunders has reported on comments from the Leader of Gwynedd Council that the pilot lacks “clarity” and “leadership”.

In response, she has called for the Welsh Government to review its approach to tackling the housing crisis facing many across Wales.

She said: “Industry data suggests that Wales needs to build 12,000 homes a year by 2031 but before the pandemic we saw that the Welsh Government could barely manage half of that.

"In 2018-19 we saw the number of properties completed fall to 30.6% below levels seen prior to devolution.

“This failure to deliver on new homes is compounded by the reality that the Welsh Government refuses to listen to the common-sense policy solutions put forward, including the re-introduction of the Right-to-Buy scheme and amendments to planning policy.

"It is totally shocking that six months into this scheme Gwynedd’s Council Leader remains unsure as to what the Welsh Government are even piloting.

“It is time for the Welsh Government and Plaid Cymru to rethink their approach and listen to the common-sense recommendations being put forward. The people of Wales cannot afford for more dither from the Welsh Government while the dream of ownership continues to slip away in front of their eyes."

Welsh Government have been approached for a response.