Part of 1. Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Transport – in the Senedd at 2:14 pm on 28 November 2018.
Well, the Member will know from my evidence session at his committee just recently that the consolidated economy futures fund has been established. That's now in operation. We've awarded a significant number of businesses support. Those include small and micro-sized businesses. The new economic contract is being promoted first and foremost in the initial stages to businesses that are seeking financial support from Government. But, I'm able to say—and I'm delighted to be able to inform the Member—that we are hearing of a number of businesses that are not seeking financial support now applying and successfully signing the economic contract. That shows, I think, that Wales actually does have a huge number of businesses that act responsibly and want to drive inclusive growth as a priority for our country.