Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Transport

QNR – in the Senedd on 7 March 2018.

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Photo of Joyce Watson Joyce Watson Labour

(Translated) Will the Cabinet Secretary provide an update on the Welsh Government’s support for improved wi-fi services on transport in Wales?

Photo of Ken Skates Ken Skates Labour

Welsh Government has invested £1.5 million in providing free Wi-Fi on Arriva Trains Wales across the Wales and borders area. We are investing a further £1.5 million in the provision of free Wi-Fi at the 50 busiest stations in Wales. Wi-Fi on buses is also becoming more common as fleets modernise.

Photo of Adam Price Adam Price Plaid Cymru

(Translated) Will the Cabinet Secretary provide further information on the implications for the Wales and Borders franchise of the withdrawal of Abellio Rail Cymru’s bid from the procurement process?

Photo of Ken Skates Ken Skates Labour

I refer the member to my written statement issued on Friday 23 February. The procurement evaluation will continue and ARC’s withdrawal does not expose the Welsh Government to any financial risk or delay to the process.