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Q1
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The MP is concerned about job creation and economic growth in Wales, seeking concrete steps the government is taking to address this issue.
I am concerned about creating new jobs in Wales. What steps are you taking with Cabinet colleagues to help create these jobs?
Our mission is to kick-start economic growth, delivering good jobs and growth in Wales. Last month, our international investment summit secured over £63 billion in private investment into the UK. Since July, we have secured over £1 billion of investment into north Wales, creating and sustaining 400 well-paid jobs in manufacturing.
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The answer provided broad statements on economic growth but did not specify concrete steps or actions taken specifically to create new jobs in Wales.
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Q2
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The MP is seeking details on how the government's confirmation of investment zones in the Budget contributes to economic growth.
The Secretary of State has said that economic growth is her No. 1 priority. Can you say how the Budget's confirmation of the investment zones will help contribute to that aim?
The Budget includes a total of £320 million and a commitment for the investment zones in Cardiff and Newport and in Wrexham and Flintshire. This is a crucial part of our work with the Welsh Government to provide a rocket boost for sectoral strengths such as the creative industries, the life sciences and advanced manufacturing.
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Q3
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The MP highlights the potential for job creation through wind and sea energy projects, suggesting collaboration between Wales and Northern Ireland.
There is great potential for creating new jobs in wind energy and sea energy in Wales. We in Northern Ireland have engineering skills to provide turbines for that energy production. Everyone would gain: Wales would get the jobs, and Northern Ireland would get the jobs as well.
This Government are absolutely committed to economic growth across all parts of the United Kingdom.
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Assessment & feedback
The question was about job creation potential in wind and sea energy, but the answer gave a general commitment without addressing the specific proposal.
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