5. Debate on the Finance Committee Report — 'Post-EU funding arrangements'

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 4:04 pm on 30 November 2022.

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Photo of Huw Irranca-Davies Huw Irranca-Davies Labour 4:04, 30 November 2022

No, not at all. In fact, I would support that, but my point is this: should it be that one MP, one elected representative, ignorant of the policy framework in Wales, ignorant of the wider needs of the rail network within that area as well, such as the Maesteg and Tondu crossing, which has been waiting for 20 years for the investment from UK Network Rail—that doesn't get a mention—one MP gets to say it, whether it's Chris Elmore or Jamie Wallis or anybody else? It should not be pork-barrel-style politics, and that's my point. There is a better way to do it. I'm running out of time here. Let me just go on to some of the other things—