Tidal Energy in South Wales West

Part of 1. Questions to the First Minister – in the Senedd at 1:30 pm on 14 May 2019.

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Photo of David Lloyd David Lloyd Plaid Cymru 1:30, 14 May 2019

(Translated)

Thank you very much for that response. As you know, in a meeting of the scrutiny of the First Minister committee recently, I raised my concern that the world's first test centre for the development of materials for tidal energy is now being built in Scotland. There is a risk that we in Wales are losing momentum, therefore, in terms of putting ourselves in the vanguard in this field. The Swansea bay tidal lagoon is an opportunity for Wales to become a global leader, but with the London Government having turned its back on Wales once again, the Welsh Government, in my view, needs to show clear leadership on this issue. Now, with the work of the Swansea bay region task and finish group coming to end, it was suggested that something may emerge from that that would seek support from the Welsh Government. Can you expand on any recent discussions on this point, and to what extent is the Welsh Government considering co-production in this regard?