6. Statement by the Deputy Minister for Climate Change: Roads review

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 5:01 pm on 22 June 2021.

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Photo of Delyth Jewell Delyth Jewell Plaid Cymru 5:01, 22 June 2021

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Minister, thank you for your statement.  We have an opportunity, after the pandemic, to build a nation that will benefit future generations, and investing in public transport, active travel and green infrastructure will be a crucial part of this. However, it is vital that we ensure that communities that have been waiting a long time for investment in infrastructure are not left behind.

You noted that we need a shift away from spending money on projects that encourage more people to drive and spend more money on maintaining our roads and invest in real alternatives that give people a meaningful choice. May I ask what real alternatives the Welsh Government hopes to invest in? I would welcome greater clarity and detail on that point. 

And, with regard to electric transport, how is the Welsh Government ensuring that every area in Wales has a fair share of electric car charging points?