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 4:06 pm on 1 October 2019.

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Photo of Ken Skates Ken Skates Labour 4:06, 1 October 2019

That's the reason why. And more bus services could suffer as a consequence of us crashing out of the EU and the pound plummeting in value as fuel prices increase. 

But, Dirprwy Lywydd, in the words of Darren Millar, we are doing all we can to brace Wales for a 'no deal' Brexit. And it was interesting that he chose to use that term, 'brace Wales'. You brace yourself when a plane is about to crash, when a car is about to crash, and a 'no deal' Brexit will be a car crash for our economy. Be in no doubt of that whatsoever.