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Topical Questions
Thank you. I do share the Member's extreme disappointment at the conduct of the company and the way they made the announcement. It is not what should happen. We know that there's a significant amount of employment, as well as additional seasonal employment…
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Topical Questions
Thank you for the question. We know that this will be disappointing news for the staff and management in Prestatyn and surrounding communities. We stand ready to support any workers affected by the job losses and we'll work with Denbighshire County Council…
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Statement by the Minister for Economy: Foundational Economy
I think the way in which agriculture moves in the future is a key aspect of reducing our emissions. It’s one of the sectors where we’re looking for a sector-wide plan in terms of decarbonisation and it’s part of the net-zero skills plan. That’s reflected in…
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Statement by the Minister for Economy: Foundational Economy
Hefin David has been really consistent in his interest in this whole area of policy, not just because he's done a report commissioned by the education Minister, but, actually, before then as well, and in particular in the area of degree apprenticeships. The…
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Statement by the Minister for Economy: Foundational Economy
I haven't got the figures to hand on the GVA contribution to the foundation economy, but I'm sure I can get them to Mike. There is a point, though, about the balance in the economy that we need. So, an everyday economy that we rely on for a range of our goods…
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Statement by the Minister for Economy: Foundational Economy
Thank you for the comments and questions. We continue to make the case to all stakeholders about the future of the Crown Estate and Wales's stake within it. On your point around how we're supporting the broader approach on the foundational economy, we…
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Statement by the Minister for Economy: Foundational Economy
Thank you for the comments and questions. Of course, I gave examples in all three of the areas, through my statement, of energy and transport and housing, and that wasn't a mistake; it was the update following the work we're doing, and that's why I say we…
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Statement by the Minister for Economy: Foundational Economy
In the energy sector, Wales has the natural assets to drive opportunities from renewable power and industry. In the north, the Morlais tidal stream project has created around 100 jobs in the construction phase, with over £25 million of contracts being won…
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Statement by the Minister for Economy: Foundational Economy
Diolch, Dirprwy Lywydd. I have previously outlined why the foundational economy is a programme for government commitment and a central part of our economic mission. It provides vital goods and services that we all rely on, including care and health, food…
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Welsh Conservatives Debate: Small businesses
I'm afraid the Member is right: it's undeniable. The headroom the Chancellor had wasn't used to invest in supporting the economy or, indeed, in investing in public services; it was used in a partial way, and that is the price of economic failure. I don't…
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Welsh Conservatives Debate: Small businesses
If it's brief.
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Welsh Conservatives Debate: Small businesses
I do recognise, as we've mentioned former EU funds, the reality that trade is more difficult with the EU, as Jane Dodds pointed out. But we continue to support our small businesses with our export action plan with practical support and advice, and it's…
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Welsh Conservatives Debate: Small businesses
Diolch yn fawr, Dirprwy Lywydd. I'd like to thank all Members for their varied contributions to the debate, and start off by agreeing that small businesses are indeed the backbone of the Welsh economy and our communities. They give communities a sense of…
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Welsh Conservatives Debate: Small businesses
Formally.
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Statement by the Minister for Economy: Economic Mission: Priorities for a Stronger Economy
I think there's much in what the Member says that I would agree with. There's work that is already in discussion between the skills responsibilities I have, and, of course, the education Minister, who is in the Chamber and has listened to what you've had to…
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Statement by the Minister for Economy: Economic Mission: Priorities for a Stronger Economy
I think, when we come to what the Member has actually said, there's been a deliberate choice not to go for individual sectoral bingo by mentioning as many different sectors as possible in the document. And that's why—[Interruption.] And that's—. And that's…
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Statement by the Minister for Economy: Economic Mission: Priorities for a Stronger Economy
Well, I look forward to the Member contesting the next Senedd election. I won't wish him well on his plans to escape before then.
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Statement by the Minister for Economy: Economic Mission: Priorities for a Stronger Economy
Thank you for the three questions. I think, taking your last point first, with the partnerships that exist, there is a real contrast in working together. It allows us to unlock more investment and it goes back to your first point around stability. Those…
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Statement by the Minister for Economy: Economic Mission: Priorities for a Stronger Economy
Thank you. I think there are some good, practical questions that aren't often addressed in statements. For example, we have worked individually and we have worked together with, for example, the capital region to look at investments in property. Sites and…
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Statement by the Minister for Economy: Economic Mission: Priorities for a Stronger Economy
I think the Member is correct to highlight the alternative model that has been tried. It wasn't that long, just over a year now, when Prime Minister Truss was in office. And the most depressing thing is that in the recent Conservative conference she was the…
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Statement by the Minister for Economy: Economic Mission: Priorities for a Stronger Economy
I must say I didn't hear the comment from a sedentary position. I hope there hasn't been a repeat of the Cleverly antics. In terms of where we are, what we've done is we've reset our four priorities, as I said, for a world that has changed significantly. It…
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Statement by the Minister for Economy: Economic Mission: Priorities for a Stronger Economy
Thank you for the series of comments and questions. I'll try to deal with as many, within a reasonable time frame, as possible. I think, when it comes to the autumn statement, the Member needs to reflect the reality of what was said as opposed to the press…
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Statement by the Minister for Economy: Economic Mission: Priorities for a Stronger Economy
The economic mission set Wales on an economic path that linked our pandemic response with long-term, active industrial policies. This has included investing in key economic priorities such as extending the childcare offer, building 20,000 homes for social…
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Statement by the Minister for Economy: Economic Mission: Priorities for a Stronger Economy
Diolch yn fawr, Dirprwy Lywydd. I am pleased to announce the publication, today, of the economic mission: priorities for a stronger economy. This sets out my priorities for the economy to help build on our economic mission. Since launching the economic…
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Questions to the Minister for Economy
Well, I did hear part of the autumn statement and I did hear the Chancellor refer to a second investment zone centred on Wrexham and Flintshire. I believe there's also been agreement, following a conversation with the levelling-up Minister, to the south-east…
