Part of 1. Questions to the First Minister – in the Senedd at 2:01 pm on 2 March 2021.
Thank you for that answer, First Minister. These Welsh Government interventions clearly are critical to the chances of many businesses in my constituency, as is the absolute need for the UK Chancellor to confirm the extension of the furlough scheme as part of the UK budget announcement tomorrow.
I can tell you, First Minister, that Welsh Government investments in business support, in a new bus station, in the metro improvements, in apprenticeships and the success of the Aspire apprenticeships scheme, in signing the contract for the A465 improvements, in redeveloping Prince Charles Hospital and in redeveloping and building new schools are all positive actions that will enable my constituency to move forward. But can I ask you to give consideration to the scope for a further stimulus package to help move us from the pandemic, which will help both to restore trade and to lift our high streets, and to help tourism, hospitality, leisure and outdoor businesses through the next few months? At the same time, can you assure me that the Welsh Government will be taking the responsible decisions that we all need to keep Wales safe, while delivering greater fairness and putting people back to work?