Part of 2. Questions to the Minister for Economy – in the Senedd at 3:04 pm on 11 May 2022.
I have not just discussions on the education aspect but practical discussions, for example, with Julie James, the housing Minister, about the impact of housing associations as important economic actors within local areas, as well as the direct engagement I have with others. Given that Jane Hutt is next to me, I should, of course, mention her continued interest and advocacy of the third sector as economic actors as well. So, this is something where a range of Ministers have an interest, although I have lead responsibility, and we continue to invest in the sector and the bespoke business support that is available. I should, in answering this question, of course, draw the attention of those Members who are unaware of it to the revamp, change in name and mission, or the reinvigorated mission, of the Wales Co-operative Centre, which is now known as Cwmpas Cymru, and I look forward to working with them to continue to practically support the sector to grow and develop in the future as a mainstream part of what we expect the future of Wales to look like.