Infrastructure Developments on Ynys Môn

Part of 1. Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Transport – in the Senedd at 1:41 pm on 10 January 2018.

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Photo of Ken Skates Ken Skates Labour 1:41, 10 January 2018

Can I thank the Member for her question and welcome her to the Assembly Chamber? As somebody who lives not too far from myself, we last debated at Penley high school, I believe it was, in the election of 2015.

I must say that I've been incredibly impressed as well by the speed at which the Menai Science Park is being developed. It wasn't long ago that we cut the sod on that particular project, but that, together with other investments, such as the Advanced Manufacturing Institute on the other side of north Wales, are distinctly different from the techniums, in that they will bring together employers, training providers and education in a new way that makes sure that all development in terms of training and education provision is driven by employer needs, and that education and training are more responsive to what employers and investors require.