Questions to the Counsel General and Brexit Minister

QNR – in the Senedd on 10 July 2019.

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Photo of David Rees David Rees Labour

(Translated) What discussions has the Counsel General had with UK Ministers on the role that Wales will play in negotiations on the future relationship with the EU?

Photo of Jeremy Miles Jeremy Miles Labour

I continue to press the UK Government for clarity on our role in the next phase of negotiations. As I set out at the meeting of the Joint Ministerial Committee on EU negotiations last month, reaching agreement on many areas is a constitutional necessity.   

Photo of Dawn Bowden Dawn Bowden Labour

(Translated) What assurances has the Counsel General received from the UK Government that plans for the shared prosperity fund will respect the devolution settlement?

Photo of Jeremy Miles Jeremy Miles Labour

The UK Government has committed a number of times to respect devolution in developing the Shared Prosperity Fund, but their actions have resolutely not done so. We urgently need certainty that our devolved competences will be respected as well as confirmation of replacement EU funding in full.  

Photo of David Melding David Melding Conservative

(Translated) How does the Welsh Government intend to safeguard tourism from the EU post-Brexit?

Photo of Jeremy Miles Jeremy Miles Labour

Visit Wales is working closely with VisitBritain and across Welsh Government in preparing for the impact of Brexit on tourism in Wales. We are adopting a proactive yet flexible marketing approach in a number of international markets, including Ireland, and are continually monitoring the situation as it evolves.

Photo of Huw Irranca-Davies Huw Irranca-Davies Labour

(Translated) What is the Welsh Government doing to help businesses in Ogmore prepare for a no-deal Brexit?

Photo of Jeremy Miles Jeremy Miles Labour

While the Welsh Government cannot protect all businesses from the wide ranging damaging impacts of Brexit, it is doing all it can to support businesses in preparations for EU exit and this support is available to businesses in all parts of Wales.