Questions to the Minister for International Relations and the Welsh Language

QNR – in the Senedd on 6 March 2019.

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Photo of Jack Sargeant Jack Sargeant Labour

(Translated) What is the Welsh Government doing to promote north-east Wales as a location for international business?

Photo of Baroness Mair Eluned Morgan Baroness Mair Eluned Morgan Labour

North-east Wales is of vital importance to the Welsh economy. I am working closely with the Minister for Economy and Transport to promote its many strengths as an excellent place to do business.

Photo of Delyth Jewell Delyth Jewell Plaid Cymru

(Translated) What representations has the Welsh Government made to the European Court of Human Rights in relation to the treatment of Abdullah Öcalan by the Turkish Government?

Photo of Baroness Mair Eluned Morgan Baroness Mair Eluned Morgan Labour

As this is a reserved matter the Welsh Government has not made a representation to the European Court of Human Rights. However, we are aware of the great concern in Wales around this issue and that is why I made the Turkish ambassador aware of this when I met him recently.

Photo of David Lloyd David Lloyd Plaid Cymru

(Translated) Will the Minister make a statement on developing international trade?

Photo of Baroness Mair Eluned Morgan Baroness Mair Eluned Morgan Labour

International trade is vital to Wales’s future prosperity. This has been recognised within the economic action plan and will also be reflected in the forthcoming international strategy.

Photo of Mike Hedges Mike Hedges Labour

(Translated) What progress is being made in order to ensure that both the Welsh language and English language are treated equally?

Photo of Baroness Mair Eluned Morgan Baroness Mair Eluned Morgan Labour

(Translated)

One hundred and seven bodies comply with Welsh language standards and therefore come under duties not to treat the Welsh language less favourably than English. Eighteen health sector bodies will join them on 30 May. The commissioner and Welsh Government also work with businesses to encourage them to treat Welsh and English equally.

Photo of Lynne Neagle Lynne Neagle Labour

(Translated) Will the Minister provide an update on how the Welsh Government is promoting Wales in Europe?

Photo of Baroness Mair Eluned Morgan Baroness Mair Eluned Morgan Labour

We actively promote Wales in Europe through the Welsh Government’s network of offices in Brussels, Paris, Dublin, Berlin and Dusseldorf. We recently hosted St David’s Day receptions in Paris, Brussels and Dublin aimed at building relationships and promoting Wales culturally, economically and politically.

Photo of Janet Finch-Saunders Janet Finch-Saunders Conservative

(Translated) What steps has the Welsh Government taken to help Welsh businesses trade with nations which are not members of the European Union?

Photo of Baroness Mair Eluned Morgan Baroness Mair Eluned Morgan Labour

The Welsh Government has long had a suite of support services designed to help Welsh companies to export their goods and services to all markets both inside and outside the EU. These will continue to be available after we leave the European Union.

Photo of Caroline Jones Caroline Jones UKIP

(Translated) What action is the Welsh Government taking to increase the number of Welsh speakers in South Wales West?

Photo of Baroness Mair Eluned Morgan Baroness Mair Eluned Morgan Labour

We are working with a wide range of local and national partners to increase the number of Welsh speakers across the South Wales West region, in line with the vision set out in 'Cymraeg 2050'.

Photo of Vikki Howells Vikki Howells Labour

(Translated) Which of the recommendations set out in the Economy, Infrastructure and Skills Committee’s report Selling Wales to the World will the Welsh Government be prioritising during the remainder of this Assembly term?

Photo of Baroness Mair Eluned Morgan Baroness Mair Eluned Morgan Labour

All of the recommendations in the report were accepted and will be delivered during the remainder of this Assembly term.

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