Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Transport

QNR – in the Senedd on 6 June 2018.

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Photo of Caroline Jones Caroline Jones UKIP

(Translated) Will the Cabinet Secretary outline the benefits that the new rail franchise will bring to passengers in South Wales West?

Photo of Ken Skates Ken Skates Labour

My written statement on Monday, 4 June provides Members with an update of the benefits across Wales, including south-west Wales, that the new rail services contract will provide passengers.

Photo of Suzy Davies Suzy Davies Conservative

(Translated) What assessment has the Welsh Government made of businesses' responses to the calls to action in the Welsh Government’s economic action plan?

Photo of Ken Skates Ken Skates Labour

It is two weeks since I announced the roll-out of the calls to action. The initial reception has been positive, but we will continue to monitor feedback to refine implementation. 

Photo of Vikki Howells Vikki Howells Labour

(Translated) Will the Welsh Government outline how it intends to increase the numbers of tourists visiting the south Wales valleys?

Photo of Ken Skates Ken Skates Labour

The Welsh Government’s tourism strategy, ‘Partnership for Growth’, sets out our priorities for developing and marketing all of Wales. Over the past few years we have provided support for a number of exciting projects and events in the south Wales Valleys, a prime example of this is Rock UK in Trelewis.

Photo of Darren Millar Darren Millar Conservative

(Translated) Further to the recent written statement, will the Cabinet Secretary provide an update on the development of air links to Cardiff Airport?

Photo of Ken Skates Ken Skates Labour

The written statement issued on 24 May is the latest position. I will update Members on developments of air links in due course.

Photo of Hefin David Hefin David Labour

(Translated) Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on plans for the Rhymney to Cardiff line in the new rail franchise?

Photo of Ken Skates Ken Skates Labour

My written statement on Monday, 4 June provides Members with an update of the benefits across Wales that the new rail services contract will provide passengers. The Rhymney line will be transformed as part of the south Wales Metro by 2023.

Photo of Janet Finch-Saunders Janet Finch-Saunders Conservative

(Translated) Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on efforts to support local sustainable economies in north Wales?

Photo of Ken Skates Ken Skates Labour

The 'Prosperity for All' national strategy and economic action plan sets out the actions that we are taking to support sustainable economies across all parts of Wales.