Part of 2. Questions to the Counsel General and Brexit Minister (in respect of his Brexit Minister responsibilities) – in the Senedd at 2:37 pm on 13 February 2019.
Could I ask the Minister just to confirm that the police forces in Wales are going to be put on standby in the event of a 'no deal' Brexit, as has been reported, for example, in England and in Scotland? In February of last year, we received confirmation that the Government was considering the concept of free zones, or free ports, if we were to leave the European Union. Can the Minister provide us with an update on that work? And can you tell us which ports, or airports, or other areas, are being considered by you at the moment, and whether you as a Government intend to support any application for a free zone or free port status?
Finally, following reports this afternoon that Ford have told the UK Prime Minister that they intend to shift production from the UK if there were to be a 'no deal' Brexit, can you tell us whether there will be any similar discussion between Welsh Ministers and Ford? And can you also tell us whether the Welsh Government has spoken to each of the 52 anchor companies over the last three months to ask them about the possible impact of Brexit on their businesses?