5. 4. Statement: The National Infrastructure Commission for Wales

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 4:19 pm on 18 October 2016.

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Photo of Hannah Blythyn Hannah Blythyn Labour 4:19, 18 October 2016

I likewise welcome today’s statement and, Cabinet Secretary, your response to my colleague Vikki Howells when you alluded to the importance of having a clear pipeline for projects, which is something that was brought to me first hand in a visit to Tarmac in Hendre in my constituency yesterday, when they stressed the importance of a more structured approach to major infrastructure projects. In the statement, Cabinet Secretary, you say the Welsh Government is

‘committed to a geographically inclusive commission that advises on infrastructure needs for the whole of Wales’.

I’d urge you to place a strong emphasis on that. Also, in the consultation, it says about expert knowledge. I think that needs to also take into account that knowledge and understanding of the diverse and different demands of the regions and factors across the nation to ensure that that inclusivity is relevant within all the work.