, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Economy
Yes, absolutely. I recall the comments made by the social mobility tsar, and I have to say that a number of the comments she has made don't appear to be particularly helpful, from my perspective, in generating genuine social mobility and inclusion. The Our…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Economy
Yes. Since I launched 'Wales: a sustainable space nation' in February this year, Space Wales has been developing as an organisation, overseen by our partner body, Aerospace Wales. Working groups have been established to capitalise on specific opportunities…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Economy
As ever, we have a challenge in broad wage subsidy schemes across the whole sector. Actually, in my discussions with people in the visitor economy—and I'm meeting the visitor economy group next week—they regularly point out that they do have a challenge with…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Economy
Thank you for the question. I'm pleased to say that the new ReAct+ programme does provide personalised support for those persons with barriers to employment. So, taking the service the extra mile and providing support to coach individuals into work is part of…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Economy
Yes. We are making good progress and have already implemented several key actions contained within the Welsh Government's plan for employability and skills, including the successful launch of Jobs Growth Wales+ and the more recent launch of ReAct+.
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Economy
Well, there have been real challenges in the construction sector, and Dawnus and others have suffered real distress through that. My understanding is that there was proper due diligence done around all of the appointments, and I don't have any reason to…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Economy
Yes, the budget still remains in place. There are challenges, as the Member knows, with our broader financial envelop, but we still expect to be able to spend that money on developing and delivering Tech Valleys, which I see as a catalyst for wider…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Economy
Thank you for the question. The Welsh Government continue to work in partnership with local authorities and the Cardiff city deal to co-develop a programme of economic interventions that will strengthen the economy in and around the Heads of the Valleys.
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Economy
I don't share the Member's assessment that there is no SMR future in Trawsfynydd. We've also, though, been looking at not just the possibilities of SMR but actually the real need for the potential for research, and, indeed, radioisotope generation, which, of…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Economy
Thank you. Cwmni Egino's long-term success will ultimately depend on the realisation of key projects at the Trawsfynydd site that deliver local benefits. These will be assessed through a community benefits framework developed over the next 12 months in…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Economy
I think we'll want to look at the models of flexibility that exist and how they can benefit workers and businesses. Actually, we found, during the forced circumstances of the past two years and more, that flexible working has suited lots of workers in the…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Economy
I don't recognise that at all, and I speak as someone who is not just a member of trade unions, but someone who has been a workplace shop steward, representing fellow workers, someone who's been a trade union lawyer, representing workers in all parts of our…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Economy
I'm more than happy to give the Member the assurance that the new strategy, which is a very short period of time away, will again focus on how we generate economic return in terms of my priorities for more jobs and better jobs across Wales, and the visitor…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Economy
So, the Member is right to point out the opportunities that come from the WWE event. Whether you are a childhood or continuing supporter of the sports entertainment world—. I think they'd recognise it isn't a genuine sport in the way that we'd all recognise…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Economy
So, I think, the Member is right to point out that the impact of major events and their spend not just for the events itself, but around it as well, is something that we are already focusing on in our events and international visitor strategy, as well as what…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Economy
Well, I think Noel Mooney has been very impressive on a number of fronts, particularly with his communication within the game and externally as well, on how the FAW expects to use its resource, in terms of people, its image, its ability to lead conversations…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Economy
I think the Member makes a broad point, and then I'm not sure I'd agree with all of the specifics, but I want to be positive in response. Because Iceland and other smaller countries that have qualified—. I think about our near neighbours, the Republic of…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Economy
Wales reaching the World Cup finals—the men's team reaching the World Cup finals—has given a huge boost to the whole country. And we are working with the Football Association of Wales and other stakeholders to consider how to maximise the opportunities that…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Economy
'Yes', I think is the straight answer, and, of course, the vision for doing something like that was set out by my predecessor Ken Skates. And we are not just supportive of establishing an advanced technology research centre in Wales, but I can give the Member…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Economy
Yes. It’s unusual to hear a Welsh Conservative Member quote with praise the SNP-led Government in Scotland, but I welcome the plurality and the inclusiveness of the Member’s comments. And, actually, when you look at the ambitions in a range of areas from…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Economy
Thank you for the question. Obviously, I won't prejudge everything that will be in the final strategy, but I am confident that we will have both a draft and a final strategy that will see a place for small business innovation, as indeed SMARTCymru has a range…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Economy
Yes. We're currently working with Plaid Cymru's designated Members, in line with the co-operation agreement, to jointly develop the new innovation strategy. We plan to issue a draft strategy for consultation in the summer, with final publication planned for…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Ministerial Scrutiny - Minister for Economy
Thank you very much. Have a great day.
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Ministerial Scrutiny - Minister for Economy
So, I recently announced the money we're putting into the Business Wales service—that's practical support that's provided to businesses. And you'll be aware, I'm sure, in the committee of the independent assessment undertaken by Cardiff Business School that…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Ministerial Scrutiny - Minister for Economy
So, we’ve had ministerial engagement. There’s a ministerial forum for trade, and we have had negotiations and I’ve made direct representations on a range of those points directly around that. I spoke with Greg Hands, and also now with Penny Mordaunt, as the…
