Economic Development in South Wales West

Part of 1. Questions to the First Minister – in the Senedd at 1:59 pm on 11 December 2018.

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Photo of David Lloyd David Lloyd Plaid Cymru 1:59, 11 December 2018

(Translated)

Whilst thanking you for your kind words on organ donation, which is a crucially important piece of legislation for us as a nation, and also for all the assistance you’ve provided to my constituents over the years, may I say: the Swansea bay city deal is central to the economic development of the south west, as you well know? Last week, the Cabinet Secretary for the economy made a written statement noting that the UK Government and the Welsh Government had decided to conduct a swift independent review of the deal, which would look at progress to date, and would also look at how the deal is being governed. Now, elected Members across my region want to see the city deal creating the expected jobs as soon as possible. So, can you expand on the statement made last week, and can you give confirmation to Members today of the timetable linked to this review? When do you expect it to report?