2. Business Statement and Announcement

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 2:31 pm on 24 May 2022.

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Photo of Sam Rowlands Sam Rowlands Conservative 2:31, 24 May 2022

Good afternoon, Minister. I'd like to ask for a Welsh Government statement on maximising the potential of Wrexham's newly announced city status. I'm sure, Minister, you were as delighted as I was to hear the announcement that Wrexham will now be a city following Her Majesty the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Of course, Minister, there are lots of fantastic things happening throughout Wrexham, as you'll be aware, and, as has already been mentioned, around Wrexham Association Football Club, who again will be playing at Wembley this weekend for the chance to be promoted to the football league. In addition to this, Minister, of course you'll be aware of many businesses thriving throughout Wrexham, on the industrial estate. I believe that this new status can raise the profile of Wrexham and help it go from strength to strength. So, will you join with me in congratulating all of those who enabled this to happen, but also allow for a Welsh Government statement to outline how we can ensure this new city status is maximised? Diolch yn fawr iawn.