Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 2:35 pm on 7 June 2022.
Good afternoon, Trefnydd. To continue the transport theme, could I please request a statement from the Deputy Minister for Climate Change on discussions in relation to the renewal of the north-south air link? I understand that the value of the contract with Eastern Airways totalled almost £3 million between 2018 and 2021; subsidy ended up being about £142 per passenger in 2019. I'm aware that the contract for the north-south air link is due for renewal in 2023. And obviously, the public subsidy comes on top of our commitment to climate change and the need for a reduction in air travel, particularly short-haul flights. Thank you. Diolch yn fawr iawn.