, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Welsh Government Draft Budget 2025-26: Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning and the Minister for Culture, Skills and Social Partnership
I might bring Duncan in on a bit of this, but I would absolutely recognise, as you have, the success that we have had in terms of the Eren development in Shotton. I think that that is transformational, both from an environmental perspective but also in terms…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Welsh Government Draft Budget 2025-26: Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning and the Minister for Culture, Skills and Social Partnership
Well, we have certainly prioritised funding towards those areas that meet the First Minister’s particular priorities around jobs and growth. In doing so, we have provided significant funding for dedicated business support, for example. I think that that will…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Welsh Government Draft Budget 2025-26: Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning and the Minister for Culture, Skills and Social Partnership
Thank you very much and good morning, Chair and committee. I suppose, the first thing I would say in respect of how we considered the next financial year and the years that follow it is the fact that, of course, we are dealing with a single-year budget at…
, Plenary
Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning: Offshore Wind Task and Finish Group
Thank you very much for those questions. I completely agree with the point about this being a huge opportunity and we absolutely need to get it right. I should say on skills that we're absolutely not waiting for this task and finish group to provide us with…
, Plenary
Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning: Offshore Wind Task and Finish Group
Thank you. It was brilliant to be in Pembrokeshire College alongside Joyce Watson and see how enthused the young people were about the opportunities available to them, but then also how respected they felt in terms of being able to learn in such an excellent…
, Plenary
Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning: Offshore Wind Task and Finish Group
Thank you very much for those questions. It's wonderful to hear about the hands-on experience you've been having locally, seeing the difference that wind energy is providing, in terms of employment opportunities for people currently, but then so that young…
, Plenary
Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning: Offshore Wind Task and Finish Group
I'm really grateful to Luke Fletcher for his comments and, again, he's a colleague whom I know shares a real passion for this particular agenda and sees the opportunities for us here in Wales. I think that your reference to things being 'all hands on deck' is…
, Plenary
Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning: Offshore Wind Task and Finish Group
I'm very grateful to Sam Kurtz for those questions this afternoon, and I know that he also shares a real and genuine passion for this particular agenda, and a genuine interest in this as well. Of course, I'm keen to work with all colleagues who are passionate…
, Plenary
Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning: Offshore Wind Task and Finish Group
We have a vision for offshore wind that supports UK energy security and creates jobs for current and future generations in Wales. According to the latest ‘State of the Sector’ report from Marine Energy Wales, floating offshore wind has already delivered £21.2…
, Plenary
Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning: Offshore Wind Task and Finish Group
Diolch. The Welsh Labour Government is committed to creating jobs and green growth to make families in Wales more prosperous and to help with the cost of living. We are also a Government that listens to the concerns of people in Wales, and, through that…
, Plenary
Topical Questions
Absolutely I would encourage people to visit Abergavenny in the run-up to Christmas, but actually all year round, because it is an absolutely beautiful place to visit—so many independent shops that you just wouldn't be able to find elsewhere. And it's…
, Plenary
Topical Questions
I'm very grateful for the question, and, again, for that recognition of the bravery of those responders who were at the scene, but also the generosity of spirit of the community, which has absolutely rallied around, as well, which is absolutely wonderful. The…
, Plenary
Topical Questions
I'd very much like to associate myself with the comments from Peredur Owen Griffiths in relation to commending the work of South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, and, of course, the other emergency services and agencies, for their very swift and effective…
, Plenary
Topical Questions
We sympathise with all those affected by the fire. We're engaged with policing and community safety partners on any broader issues impacting on the community relating to the incident. In response to the damage and disruption caused to businesses by the fire…
, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Legislative Consent Memorandum on the Great British Energy Bill: Evidence session with the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning
Thank you.
, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Legislative Consent Memorandum on the Great British Energy Bill: Evidence session with the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning
I'm sure that will be part of the wider thinking of Great British Energy, although it doesn't relate specifically to the Bill that we have in front of us today. But I'm sure that's part of the wider discussion.
, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Legislative Consent Memorandum on the Great British Energy Bill: Evidence session with the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning
Again, this is the area that we want to see strengthened in relation to the role of Welsh Ministers and the Senedd, and those discussions about how we might do that are ongoing. As I mentioned earlier, I'd love to be in a position to give more detail today…
, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Legislative Consent Memorandum on the Great British Energy Bill: Evidence session with the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning
At the moment, we do have those reassurances from the UK Government that we will be consulted, but actually we want to see more than just being statutory consultees in this space. Again, it comes back to the heart of the discussion about the way in which…
, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Legislative Consent Memorandum on the Great British Energy Bill: Evidence session with the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning
We don't expect further information from the UK Government in respect of specifically the Bill, because, as we've talked about, it is narrow. But in terms of the wider role of Great British Energy, as soon as we have further information, we'll obviously share…
, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Legislative Consent Memorandum on the Great British Energy Bill: Evidence session with the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning
Yes. We've got £10 million in our Ynni Cymru fund, which is available for projects.
, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Legislative Consent Memorandum on the Great British Energy Bill: Evidence session with the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning
So, all of that is in our minds when we're thinking about what the community benefits might be through our own particular projects. The point about the grid is really well made, but at the same time, when you look at the kinds of projects that we're able to…
, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Legislative Consent Memorandum on the Great British Energy Bill: Evidence session with the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning
Yes. So, I think one of the things that we have in our favour now is Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru. You know, it's Welsh Government-owned and it does give us the opportunity, when we bring forward these projects, to take a different view of community benefits and to…
, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Legislative Consent Memorandum on the Great British Energy Bill: Evidence session with the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning
So, we are having discussions with the UK Government and they definitely understand the importance of the grid. I know that the First Minister has been raising it in her discussions with counterparts in UK Government as well.
, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Legislative Consent Memorandum on the Great British Energy Bill: Evidence session with the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning
In terms of this Bill, all that's happening is the setting up of Great British Energy and that point, really, about the strategic priorities being our area of concern. But any energy project that comes forward will be subject to all of the normal…
, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Legislative Consent Memorandum on the Great British Energy Bill: Evidence session with the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning
So, we want to see a stronger role for Welsh Ministers and the Senedd in terms of setting the strategic priorities. That's our key area of concern with the Bill.
