Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure

QNR – in the Senedd on 11 October 2017.

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Photo of Nick Ramsay Nick Ramsay Conservative

(Translated) Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the impact of the abolition of the Severn bridge tolls on traffic levels on the M4?

Photo of Ken Skates Ken Skates Labour

We are working with Highways England to develop a coherent cross-border approach to planning for the removal of tolls, both in terms of maximising the benefits to travellers on both sides of the border in the short-term and to the economy in the longer-term.

Photo of Adam Price Adam Price Plaid Cymru

(Translated) Will the Cabinet Secretary outline what new policies the Welsh Government plans to bring forward to support medium-sized businesses?

Photo of Ken Skates Ken Skates Labour

‘Prosperity for All’ sets out a range of actions and priorities that will benefit SMEs. These include the development bank, enhanced Business Wales support and infrastructure investment.

Photo of Angela Burns Angela Burns Conservative

(Translated) What is the Welsh Government doing to support small and medium-sized enterprises in west Wales?

Photo of Ken Skates Ken Skates Labour

We continue to provide a wide range of support to small and medium-sized businesses in Wales through Business Wales and the development bank. We also provide infrastructure investment and actions that improve business conditions.

Photo of David Rees David Rees Labour

(Translated) What published evidence is available in relation to the economic benefits that will come to Port Talbot if the Ministry of Justice goes ahead with plans to build a prison on Baglan industrial park?

Photo of Ken Skates Ken Skates Labour

This is a UK Government decision. The Ministry of Justice have stated that the development will create 500 jobs and inject £11 million annually into the local area. This is based on what they have observed at HMP Berwyn.