Questions to the Minister for Economy and Transport

QNR – in the Senedd on 2 October 2019.

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Photo of John Griffiths John Griffiths Labour

(Translated) Will the Minister provide a statement on rail services in south-east Wales?

Photo of Ken Skates Ken Skates Labour

Plans for improved rail services in south-east Wales will see refurbished trains in service this year, providing increased capacity and modern facilities. New trains and additional services will follow as we continue to transform the Wales and borders rail service.

Photo of Jenny Rathbone Jenny Rathbone Labour

(Translated) Will the Minister make a statement on the Welsh Government's role in developing the new Cardiff bus station?

Photo of Ken Skates Ken Skates Labour

The Welsh Government is working with Cardiff city council, Legal and General and Central Square developer Rightacres Property to deliver the much-anticipated Cardiff bus interchange development. Once complete, the Welsh Government will take ownership of the bus station and it will then be managed by Transport for Wales.

Photo of Mohammad Asghar Mohammad Asghar Conservative

(Translated) Will the Minister make a statement on how Welsh Government policies are creating jobs in south-east Wales?

Photo of Ken Skates Ken Skates Labour

The Welsh Government is creating jobs across the whole of Wales through the economic action plan, including direct action via the chief regional officers and Business Wales. Between 2011 and 2019, the employment level in south-east Wales increased by 86,000, up by 13.5 per cent.