An Economic Strategy for the Heads of the Valleys

Part of 1. Questions to the First Minister – in the Senedd at 2:10 pm on 7 March 2023.

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Photo of Natasha Asghar Natasha Asghar Conservative 2:10, 7 March 2023

First Minister, there is no doubt that all of us here want to see Wales thrive with a strong economy, an abundance of highly skilled jobs and great opportunities for all. Well, the UK Government's levelling-up fund is just one of the many projects that are actually going to help us achieve that. In the latest round of funding, my region of south-east Wales was awarded nearly £40 million, £9 million of that is being spent directly in Blaenau Gwent with the creation of a new world-leading engineering campus. This campus will help create the next generation of skilled engineers and, hopefully, bring more prosperity to the area. First Minister, will you join me in welcoming this UK Government funding for Blaenau Gwent, which will help create highly skilled jobs and ensure long-term economic growth for the area, which has been needed for so long? Thank you.