7. Statement by the Deputy Minister for Climate Change: Closure of the Menai Bridge

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 5:17 pm on 25 October 2022.

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Photo of Natasha Asghar Natasha Asghar Conservative 5:17, 25 October 2022

I am pleased you have laid these wrong claims to rest—[Interruption.] I am pleased that you have laid these wrong claims to rest by confirming UK Highways A55 Limited is a private company, and responsibility lies with your Government, not Westminster. However, you should have made this abundantly clear from the outset, because it's led to a lot of confusion with the public, politicians and your own party. Let me be clear from the outset: I firmly believe that this fiasco further highlights the Welsh Government's neglect of north Wales and shows there is still a major divide between the north and the south. It's vital the Menai bridge, which is a vital artery, is reopened as soon as possible, and your Government must do all it can to make sure situations like this are avoided in the future. Will you now commit that, going forward, the Menai bridge will be inspected regularly and thoroughly to nip any future problems in the bud? Because the people and businesses of Anglesey deserve better than this, Deputy Minister.