Part of 2. Questions to the Counsel General and Brexit Minister (in respect of his Brexit Minister responsibilities) – in the Senedd at 2:39 pm on 20 March 2019.
Well, we are living in a global economy, which is shifting very dramatically. That's precisely the point. That's why we think that taking the view that the Member takes, which is crashing out of the European Union with no deal, is particularly catastrophic. At a time when we are all managing global change, seeking the kind of traumatic change that he's advocating for would be completely irresponsible. Where there have—[Interruption.] Where there have been examples of investment, as he points out, it is because of diligent work by the Welsh Government, by the economy Secretary, over a long period of time to ensure that companies understand the level of commitment that the Welsh Government is prepared to make to significant employers in Wales. And that work of preparedness is exactly the kind of work that needs to happen and continue to happen across the UK so that we ensure that the disruptive effects of Brexit are minimised and that, where we can encourage businesses to invest, we are able to do so.