7. Welsh Conservatives Debate: Regional Economic Inequality

Part of the debate – in the Senedd on 6 February 2019.

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(Translated)

Amendment 2—Rhun ap Iorwerth

Delete point 2 and replace with:

Notes that the UK Government's policy of austerity, along with the Welsh Government's mismanagement, has led to a large increase in economic inequalities between Wales's regions.

Amendment 3—Rhun ap Iorwerth

In sub-point (a) in point 4, after 'the UK Government' insert 'and local authorities'.

Amendment 4—Rhun ap Iorwerth

Add as new point at end of motion:

Calls for a regional investment bill, with the aim of ensuring fair financial investment across all of Wales.

Amendment 5—Rhun ap Iorwerth

Add new points at the end of the motion:

Welcomes the fact that the Arfor project board has held its first meeting and has agreed on an outline programme of activities for the next two years.

Notes the fact that £2 million has been earmarked in the budget for secretariat support and investment  for Arfor during 2018-19 and 2019-20 as Plaid Cymru's budget priority with the Welsh Government.

Confirms the importance of maximising the undeniable link between economic prosperity and linguistic prosperity in Welsh-speaking western areas of Wales.