(Translated) What assessment has the Minister made of the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Clwyd West?

Our chief regional officers are working with stakeholders in each of our regions to establish clear and shared priorities for economic development. The economic recovery group for the north Wales region will be considering how we can collectively address the economic challenges facing businesses, communities and individuals across the region. 

(Translated) Will the Minister make a statement on the Welsh Government’s priorities for promoting economic growth in South Wales Central?

Our economic priority across Wales is jobs and to help businesses to prepare for long-term challenges associated with life post COVID and life outside the EU—and without frictionless trade in goods or services with the UK’s largest trading partner.

(Translated) How is the Welsh Government supporting small businesses on high streets in mid Wales?

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We launched Transforming Towns in January with a £90 million package of support to address the decline in town centres. In addition, we have provided a further £24.4 million—£9 million for adaptations to town centres and a £15.4 million local sustainable transport fund—to support our town centres during the pandemic.