Questions to the Minister for Economy and Transport

QNR – in the Senedd on 12 June 2019.

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Photo of Mike Hedges Mike Hedges Labour

(Translated) Will the Minister make a statement on what the Welsh Government is doing to work with universities in Wales to develop employment in the high paid and growth sectors of the economy?

Photo of Ken Skates Ken Skates Labour

Universities have an important contribution to make to the successful and effective implementation of the economic action plan. We have asked HEFCW to work with regional skills partnerships to identify opportunities to support the needs of regions aligned to business clusters, regional infrastructure opportunities and high-value priority sectors.

Photo of Russell George Russell George Conservative

(Translated) Will the Minister make a statement on road infrastructure improvements in mid-Wales?

Photo of Ken Skates Ken Skates Labour

On 14 February, I officially opened the £95 million Newtown bypass. We are also planning further investments in the region that will improve connectivity and road safety.

Photo of Hefin David Hefin David Labour

(Translated) Will the Minister make a statement regarding the apportionment of signage on Welsh Government-maintained trunk roads?

Photo of Ken Skates Ken Skates Labour

Traffic signs and road markings are provided on the motorway and trunk road network to control and guide traffic and to promote road safety.

Photo of Suzy Davies Suzy Davies Conservative

(Translated) Will the Minister make a statement on the role of the M4 in developing the economy of South Wales West?

Photo of Ken Skates Ken Skates Labour

(Translated)

Transport links are vital to our economy and we are committed to ensuring a robust and well-maintained road network. Our priorities for improving the network are outlined in our national transport finance plan, which has been recently updated.