The Progress of Growth Deals

Part of 1. Questions to the First Minister – in the Senedd at 1:39 pm on 5 February 2019.

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Photo of Rhianon Passmore Rhianon Passmore Labour 1:39, 5 February 2019

First Minister, for my constituents in Islwyn, the Cardiff capital region city deal offers the real prospect of transforming our communities. The city deal aims to deliver up to 25,000 new jobs and lever in an additional £4 billion of private sector investment. What additional support, then, and oversight can the Welsh Government offer the 10 local authorities that comprise the Cardiff capital region city deal, and what can the communities of Islwyn realistically expect to see from the fruits of these endeavours?