5. 4. Debate by Individual Members under Standing Order 11.21(iv): The Blue Economy

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 4:02 pm on 22 March 2017.

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Photo of Angela Burns Angela Burns Conservative 4:02, 22 March 2017

I think you make a very good point. Just to reinforce the business case, Cabinet Secretary, the Milford Haven waterway, as part of the Swansea bay city deal, has got a massive funding project to design the Pembroke Dock marina—it’s to do renewable energy device design, fabrication, testing. The sector that they are aiming for is absolutely vast, they’re looking at bringing a huge amount of good quality, high-quality jobs to that particular area. It’s a very, very clear business plan that we already have an established port, the third largest in the UK, the biggest in Wales, and a very clear focus. The second area is the Destination Pembrokeshire—the development of the Milford Haven waterway, the building of houses and shops and retail, cinemas, fantastic sports facilities, all, again, centred around having those couple of big anchor companies where you can build a worthwhile, strong and sustainable economy, looking in a creative way. So, I just want to re-emphasise again, when you look across the world, there are many nations that have great examples of how they use their seas to really develop a sustainable marine economy or blue economy, and I’d ask you, Cabinet Secretary, to ensure that your voice is not lost in this. Thank you.