7. Welsh Conservatives Debate: Community Regeneration

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 5:28 pm on 8 January 2020.

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Photo of Angela Burns Angela Burns Conservative 5:28, 8 January 2020

I just wanted to clarify one thing. I do understand that not all coastal towns are in need of that kind of support. But, like we do in much of the rest of Wales, you can actually have a fund and say what the eligibility criteria are. And you make the point about the Valleys towns, but a very clear report:

'Their location on the periphery of the country places them on the periphery of the economy, bringing consequential social problems. This combination of challenges warrants dedicated attention and support.'

Not my words—this is research. And, therefore, like other areas of Wales, we need to have a good, dedicated programme for those kinds of areas.