Infrastructure Developments on Ynys Môn

Part of 1. Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Transport – in the Senedd at 1:37 pm on 10 January 2018.

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Photo of Ken Skates Ken Skates Labour 1:37, 10 January 2018

Can I thank the Member again for his question? He makes a really important point and I'd support it wholeheartedly. WEFO are supporting the Morlais demonstration zone and gaining the consents that will attract marine energy developers. The Member highlights the support that has been attracted from Europe. It amounts to more than £4 million in funding. It's absolutely essential that this work is taken forward at speed. It also, I think, complements some other major investments that have taken place across Anglesey, not just concerning Wylfa Newydd, but also, within the enterprise zone, the master plan that is being refreshed for the port of Holyhead. I'm very pleased that we've been able to work with his party on the ports fund, which I know has been utilised by the port of Holyhead and by many other ports around the coast of Wales.