The New Rail Franchise

Part of 3. Topical Questions – in the Senedd at 3:29 pm on 23 May 2018.

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Photo of Ken Skates Ken Skates Labour 3:29, 23 May 2018

I'm very pleased to respond to the Member, and I recognise her keen interest in the procurement process and in ensuring that it delivers not just improved rail services but improved economic opportunities, particularly for small and micro-sized businesses in her constituency. I'm pleased that we are currently in the process of identifying opportunities for infrastructure development partners who will work on the south Wales metro. That work continues. I'm confident that we'll be able to ensure that a significant degree of spend in this game-changing project will be delivered for Welsh SMEs, including those in her constituency.