Job Creation Wales 2025-12-03
2025-12-03
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The MP highlighted the economic importance of Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr's livestock market near Welshpool. He mentioned specific job creation at Buttington Cross.
Why has my right hon Friend joined me in welcoming the 55 jobs that have been created on the roundabout in the last month alone, and would she consider joining me for a milkshake in one of the numerous places in Buttington where we could now obtain one together?
I am very pleased to hear about the new jobs created at Buttington Cross, and I should be delighted to join my hon. Friend for a milkshake—strawberry, please. Our landmark May deal with the European Union included a commitment to a comprehensive sanitary and phytosanitary agreement, which we are now actively negotiating, and which will reduce paperwork, delay and costs for Welsh farmers exporting their animals and produce to the EU. This Government are backing our farmers and food manufacturers.
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The Secretary of State did not directly address joining the MP for a milkshake or provide further details about job creation at Buttington Cross, instead focusing on trade agreements with the EU.
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The MP referenced the potential benefits of small modular reactors for job creation.
Does the Secretary of State agree that it would be a very good idea if she and I invited Mr John Swinney to come to Dounreay to hear from the workforce how badly they want one up there?
I absolutely do not understand why the SNP Government are not willing to see the creation of jobs and opportunities for people in Scotland because of their ideology around new nuclear.
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The Secretary of State did not address the specific question about inviting Mr Swinney but instead criticised the Scottish National Party's stance on nuclear power.
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Q3
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The MP referenced the Office for National Statistics data on daily job losses, including potential job cuts at Aston Martin due to the US trade deal.
What will the Secretary of State do? Will she turn up to ensure that iconic Welsh car makers get fair access to US trade?
I have been in discussions with Aston Martin, as have Cabinet colleagues. We are doing everything we can to protect the car industry in this country. One of the biggest problems in the car industry arises from the Conservatives’ botched Brexit deal, for which the hon. Lady and her Government were responsible.
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The Secretary of State did not address specific actions to protect Welsh car makers but instead criticised the Conservative Party's handling of Brexit.
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