Businesses in Pembrokeshire

Part of 1. Questions to the Minister for Economy – in the Senedd at 2:13 pm on 15 June 2022.

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Photo of Paul Davies Paul Davies Conservative 2:13, 15 June 2022

Thank you for that response, Minister. I recently met with Tom Sawyer, the new chief executive of Milford Haven Port Authority, and its chair, Chris Martin, and we discussed how the port is diversifying its revenue and growing its business investment portfolio in retail, leisure and tourism within the region, following the launch of Tŷ Hotels on the Milford Haven waterfront, which I'm sure you'll very much welcome. Now, it's vital that this type of diversification is supported as there are significant opportunities for local businesses in Pembrokeshire, and it can certainly help develop a stronger regional economy for the area as well. So, can you tell us, Minister, what the Welsh Government is doing to support this type of diversification, to help create opportunities and jobs for local businesses?