Economic Priorities for Preseli Pembrokeshire

Part of 1. Questions to the Minister for Economy – in the Senedd at 1:31 pm on 29 September 2021.

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Photo of Paul Davies Paul Davies Conservative 1:31, 29 September 2021

I'm grateful for that response. You mentioned Pembrokeshire County Council. Obviously, its regeneration strategy for 2020-30 makes it very clear that the local economy is heavily dependent on a few sectors, such as tourism. But despite large visitor numbers, the main towns don't have a vibrant retail or leisure offer and in economic terms are still declining. Indeed, the strategy also states that when Haven Waterway enterprise zone board were asked for their No. 1 priority to achieve economic regeneration, their answer was, 'Infrastructure, infrastructure, infrastructure'. Therefore, Minister, can you tell us what the Welsh Government is doing to invest in Pembrokeshire's town centres and can you tell us what infrastructure improvements the Welsh Government will be spearheading over the next 12 months in order to stimulate the local economy in Pembrokeshire?