Questions to the Minister for Economy, Transport and North Wales

QNR – in the Senedd on 11 November 2020.

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Photo of Rhianon Passmore Rhianon Passmore Labour

(Translated) Will the Welsh Government provide an update on improvements being made to the rail network in Islwyn?

Photo of Ken Skates Ken Skates Labour

We continue to work with Transport for Wales and Network Rail on the Ebbw Vale line frequency enhancement scheme, which will enable four trains per hour to operate. We are also working with Blaenau Gwent on plans to reopen the line to Abertillery.

Photo of Michelle Brown Michelle Brown Independent

(Translated) How does the Welsh Government propose to improve the North Wales economy once the COVID-19 pandemic has subsided?

Photo of Ken Skates Ken Skates Labour

Combatting the virus and mitigating the further damage of a 'no deal' exit from the European Union remain our key objectives. At the same time, we have an unequalled opportunity to look to the future—to tackle with renewed vigour many of the deep-seated challenges that north Wales faces and to help our people, businesses and communities recover and prosper.

Photo of Jack Sargeant Jack Sargeant Labour

(Translated) Will the Minister make a statement on the Welsh Government’s plans to invest in jobs in Alyn and Deeside?

Photo of Ken Skates Ken Skates Labour

Our priority is to help people, businesses and communities recover and prosper. We want a green recovery to be at the heart of this and we will invest in low-carbon and climate resilient infrastructure. The aerospace sector in particular is on the cusp of major technological change and I am working with Ministers across the UK to make the case for support on this.