Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 2:34 pm on 7 March 2017.
Thank you to R.T. Davies for those questions—very much constituency questions that I’m engaged in as the Vale of Glamorgan Assembly Member. But I think, just on to the first two-part question, I understand—and I have been very involved, indeed, in encouraging the Welsh Government to consult with all of the town and community councils affected in terms of the proposal for the northern access road, and, indeed, was able to secure an exhibition to be held in Llantwit Major, following it being held in St Athan, and Llanmaes as well. So, it is only right and proper that town and community councils are responding to that. But, clearly, this is now for the Vale of Glamorgan Council, in terms of planning applications. And indeed, of course, the Cabinet Secretary for economy and transport is fully engaged in this, because, as you say—and you do welcome the exciting development of Aston Martin, who are now in their first phase of construction in St Athan.
I think your second point, of course, and the Cabinet Secretary is here with us, in terms of environment and rural affairs—the money for Llanmaes has been promised for many years. My frustration is as deep as yours—and the people of Llanmaes. We need to get this work done. But, as you are aware, of course, Boverton, the work has now commenced in the village, below Llanmaes and Boverton, and that, of course, is very welcome, and it will also—the money will be spent in Llanmaes as well.
Your second point: of course, we, locally, are very aware of those accidents. That sharp frost, unexpected—the roads were gritted, we know, from the Vale of Glamorgan Council, and, of course, the condition of the A48 is something that, I know, will be considered.