The Economy of North-east Wales

Part of 2. Questions to the Counsel General and Brexit Minister – in the Senedd at 2:22 pm on 16 January 2019.

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Photo of Mark Isherwood Mark Isherwood Conservative 2:22, 16 January 2019

On a positive note, we have Airbus in north-east Wales, which has made its own concerns known. If we don't have a transition deal, then perhaps those who voted against the Prime Minister's deal should consider the risks that they have added of that not happening. However, on a positive note, and despite potential outcomes in this context, the UK defence and aerospace industry recorded a £10 billion increase in deals over the last 12 months, with the total deals valued at £31 billion. Last month, Airbus welcomed the announcement of the aerospace sector deal—providing, they said, a firm commitment to the UK's investment in research and design, and an inclusive, productive aerospace sector is one that embraces the technology of tomorrow, including a commitment to £125 million of funding to be matched by Airbus and industry. Are you able to tell us, notwithstanding that this might stretch beyond your brief, what discussions you've had with your colleagues in Welsh Government over what their role might be or already is in developing the aerospace sector deal with the UK Government, Airbus and other aerospace sector companies in Wales?