<p>Questions Without Notice from Party Spokespeople</p>

Part of 1. 1. Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure – in the Senedd at 1:41 pm on 9 November 2016.

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Photo of Ken Skates Ken Skates Labour 1:41, 9 November 2016

Can I thank the Member for his question, and say that he is right—events overnight have certainly led to us needing to focus more attention on economic growth being relevant to all people in all communities? And this follows considerations, which I know the Member has had, since the referendum as well. And in part of the development of the new economic strategy, I think it’s essential that we do refocus our attention on areas of high unemployment and where there are opportunities, not just to access jobs and to access wealth, to also experience opportunities create more wealth within their own boundaries. That economic strategy will be presented in the new year to the First Minister, but I think the Member is also right that we do need to offer big, bold ideas, such as the Newport convention centre, which is a facility—the first time that we will experience a facility of its type in Wales—that could offer opportunities for hosting major events such as the expo, such as the World Travel Market, which I was at this week in London, such as the sports personality of the year awards. And not just cultural events, but business events and sporting events as well.