10. Short Debate: Mapping Welsh seas: An investment in our green and blue future

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 5:27 pm on 28 September 2022.

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Photo of Samuel Kurtz Samuel Kurtz Conservative 5:27, 28 September 2022

It was a pleasure to have that history lesson and science lesson as well, for me to learn more about mapping Welsh seas. I think the point around funding is one that's purely pragmatic. We're able to overcome that, I think, either side of the M4, which is something that I would be very happy to throw my weight behind as well, because if we are looking to make the absolute most of the opportunities that are in renewable energies off our coasts here in Wales—for me, that's floating offshore wind off the coast of south Pembrokeshire—then we absolutely need to know what we're working with in terms of mapping the sea floor. And, especially when the UK Government are looking to expedite flow, which they've announced in the last week or so, I think it's imperative that a project like this, the Prince Madog, is absolutely allowed to continue to do the vital work that it's doing. So, I'm willing to offer my support in helping that going forward. Diolch.