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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Job Creation

Wednesday 6 November 2024 · 3 questions

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Answered 1 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Steve Witherden asked about steps being taken to create new jobs in Wales, with the Secretary of State highlighting 1 billion in investment into north Wales since July.
  • Steve Witherden inquired about the Budget's confirmation of investment zones and their contribution to economic growth, receiving a response detailing 320 million for zones in Cardiff, Newport, Wrexham, and Flintshire.
  • Jim Shannon discussed the potential for job creation in wind and sea energy in Wales, noting benefits for both Wales and Northern Ireland.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Steve Witherden Lab Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr
Economy Employment Wales
Context

The MP is concerned about job creation and economic growth in Wales, seeking concrete steps the government is taking to address this issue.

Question

I am concerned about creating new jobs in Wales. What steps are you taking with Cabinet colleagues to help create these jobs?

Answer from Nia Griffith

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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Not addressed: 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 Steve Witherden Lab Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr
Economy Scotland Wales
Context

The MP is seeking details on how the government's confirmation of investment zones in the Budget contributes to economic growth.

Question

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?

Answer from Nia Griffith

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 Jim Shannon DUP Strangford
Economy Northern Ireland Scotland Energy
Context

The MP highlights the potential for job creation through wind and sea energy projects, suggesting collaboration between Wales and Northern Ireland.

Question

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.

Answer from Nia Griffith

This Government are absolutely committed to economic growth across all parts of the United Kingdom.

Not addressed: 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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