Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 4:00 pm on 18 January 2022.
Diolch, Deputy Llywydd. Minister, it would have been nice to hear some positivity throughout your speech, but you did lose me after you kept criticising the UK Government for investing in parts of Wales that your Government has forgotten for years. And with all due respect, Welsh Labour's poor record on the economy leaves something to be desired, at one time aided and abetted by Plaid Cymru or the Liberal Democrats. I could go on, but on a positive note, it was really positive to see that the mid Wales growth deal was being signed and bringing that vital money in for rural Wales. But, Minister, infrastructure is crucial for economic growth, so I'd like to know what discussions you've had with the Deputy Minister about his road review and the importance that the road network plays in regional economic growth. And finally, Minister, what discussions are you having with the Minister for Climate Change about the need to address the housing shortage in my constituency and across mid Wales, because if there are no houses for working people to live in, the area will just turn into a retirement home with limited opportunities to develop economic growth? Thank you, Deputy Llywydd.