7. Welsh Conservatives Debate: The Welsh Economy

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 4:39 pm on 4 May 2022.

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Photo of Cefin Campbell Cefin Campbell Plaid Cymru 4:39, 4 May 2022

(Translated)

Let's throw—to conclude, Llywydd—Brexit into the mix. The Prime Minister secured a very weak Brexit deal for these nations, which has meant that Wales has lost out to the tune of almost £1 billion over the next three years, and the impact of this on our agricultural sector and the most deprived areas in Wales is very, very significant.

Yes, certainly, the Welsh Government could be doing more to grow the Welsh economy, but they have been hampered in their ability to truly do so due to constraints imposed by Westminster. We could do so much better than this in Wales if only we were given the fiscal levers to protect our most vulnerable people in society and grow our economy to its full potential. Support the amendment. Thank you.