4. Statement by the Minister for Economy and Transport: Preparing the economy in Wales for a 'no deal' Brexit

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 3:32 pm on 1 October 2019.

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Photo of Russell George Russell George Conservative 3:32, 1 October 2019

I will do, Deputy Presiding Officer. And I wonder if the Minister would welcome the announcement yesterday by the Chancellor, in terms of paving the way for more money for infrastructure revolution, to build more roads, to revive our bus services as well, and how will the Welsh Government prioritise these budget consequences to support economic growth across Wales?

And my last question, Deputy Presiding Officer, would be: does the Minister welcome the Chancellor's announcement that he will guarantee £4.3 billion of funding for EU programmes in the event of no deal, and a total of £16.6 billion up to 2020? And how will the Welsh Government look to amend its approach following this guarantee of funding support to Welsh business from the UK Government?