Part of 1. Questions to the Minister for Economy – in the Senedd at 2:19 pm on 1 December 2021.
Minister, the aerospace industry is a source of well-paid employment in my constituency, in particular Airbus and its surrounding supply chain, but the benefits do go a lot further than just Alyn and Deeside—they stretch across every part of Wales. These skill sets based within this industry will stand us in good stead for the future, and I think we saw the very best of that skill set last year when we saw the workers turn their hands to ventilator production at a time of desperate need. It is my view that it's important now that we do send a clear signal that we support the aerospace sector and that there is political will to do so. Minister, do you agree with me about the importance of this clear message, and will you meet with me to discuss this topic further?