Questions to the Economy Minister

QNR – in the Senedd on 16 February 2022.

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Photo of Heledd Fychan Heledd Fychan Plaid Cymru

(Translated) What action is the Welsh Government taking to support the development of the green economy in South Wales Central?

Photo of Vaughan Gething Vaughan Gething Labour

Our Net Zero Wales plan includes an Industry and Business chapter setting out action for a quicker transition to renewable energy and better energy efficiency practices. Action includes our business productivity enhancement programme that businesses in South Wales Central have accessed to provide a diagnostic to become greener and more competitive.

Photo of Gareth Davies Gareth Davies Conservative

(Translated) How does the Welsh Government plan to work with the UK Government in order to maximise the benefits of the shared prosperity fund for the residents of the Vale of Clwyd?

Photo of Vaughan Gething Vaughan Gething Labour

The shared prosperity fund will have far greater potential for Wales if the UK Government works with us to implement the Welsh framework for regional investment that has been co-designed with stakeholders, supported by a public consultation and endorsed by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

Photo of Jayne Bryant Jayne Bryant Labour

(Translated) What is Welsh Government doing to support city centre economies to adapt to remote working practices?

Photo of Vaughan Gething Vaughan Gething Labour

Our 'town centre first' policy, embedded in our national planning framework, 'Future Wales', means that town centres should be the first consideration for all decisions on the location of workplaces and services in order to support local economies.