Preseli Pembrokeshire AM Paul Davies has made a plea in the Welsh Assembly for extra funding for voluntary organisations.

Mr Davies pointed out that there are 1.5 million volunteers in Wales and that their work plays a vital role in society.

"In many areas, the third sector provides high quality services, which are often services that the state is unable to provide," he told the First Minister.

Mr Davies reminded Rhodri Morgan that a report published last year by the Assembly's Communities and Culture Committee recommended that the Welsh Assembly Government should increase funding for projects that are already established.

"As yet we have not seen this recommendation acted upon," added Mr Davies.

"Voluntary organisations across the whole of Wales are so important and those with a proven track record should be given