8. Plaid Cymru Debate: The Economy and COVID-19

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 4:36 pm on 10 June 2020.

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Photo of Llyr Gruffydd Llyr Gruffydd Plaid Cymru 4:36, 10 June 2020

(Translated)

The elements of this motion do give us some of the foundations for what is, in its essence, a new green deal for Wales. We've heard the example of retrofitting homes regularly, and, of course ,it's a perfect example of that triple bottom line that we need to focus on as we restore our lives in the post-COVID-19 period. It provides benefits and gains in an environmental sense, as we reduce the carbon footprint of our homes across Wales, it brings economic benefits by creating new jobs and new businesses in all parts of the country, as well as social benefits, which will help to resolve fuel poverty, improve the health of people, who will no longer be living in damp, cold housing, and hopefully it will save lives, as it reduces the excess winter deaths that we hear about every winter.