5. Statement by the Minister for Economy: Economic Priorities and UK Government Relations

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 4:29 pm on 17 January 2023.

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Photo of Jack Sargeant Jack Sargeant Labour 4:29, 17 January 2023

Can I thank the Minister for his statement, in particular the references to the advanced technology research centre and to the steel industry? But a key component of future economies, both in Wales and across the globe, will be digital infrastructure and digital connectivity. Presiding Officer, I will declare an interest as an unpaid member of the project consortium, 5G project consortium, led by Bangor University. The Minister knows that I don't just want to see north Wales connected, but I want to see north Wales creating and generating the next generation of these technologies. With that in mind, can I ask the Minister what conversations he's had with UK Government counterparts regarding investment in digital infrastructure and the research and development of these types of technologies?