Part of 1. Questions to the Minister for Economy – in the Senedd at 2:29 pm on 1 December 2021.
Thank you for that answer. Of course, the foundational economy challenge fund has helped numerous businesses in my region of Mid and West Wales since its launch. One of the areas it has helped is Cyfle, who provide excellent apprenticeships and opportunities in the construction industry, and Jenny Rathbone has already mentioned this morning that that industry is in need of shoring up in terms of those apprenticeship opportunities. You've pre-empted the fact that I was going to go on to your announcement on the £1 million for the backing local firms fund that you've announced earlier. What I would like to know, Minister, is when you will be able to give any details on businesses in my region that will benefit from that new and very welcome fund.