Part of 1. 1. Questions to the First Minister – in the Senedd at 1:53 pm on 9 May 2017.
First Minister, footfall has decreased in Welsh high streets. By comparison, footfall to out-of-town shopping centres has increased by 4.6 per cent according to information from last year. Now, the Welsh Retail Consortium has called for local authorities and retailers to work together to market a high-street identity effectively. Also, they want local authorities to have more flexibility with regard to the planning system. So, can I ask you: how do you think the planning system can help to be more supportive to high streets?