Manufacturing Industry 2021-09-15

2021-09-15

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Q1 Partial Answer
Liz Twist Lab
Blaydon and Consett
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The question arises from the need to support the manufacturing sector which is crucial for economic development in Wales.
What steps the Government are taking to support the manufacturing industry in Wales.
The UK Government is completely committed to manufacturing in Wales, investing £3.4 billion into manufacturing and enabling companies to take advantage of schemes introduced during the covid crisis.
Assessment & feedback
Did not provide specific steps or details on how the investment supports manufacturing in Wales.
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Q2 Partial Answer
Liz Twist Lab
Blaydon and Consett
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The Welsh Labour Government committed £20 million to the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre in Broughton, aimed at attracting business and boosting skills.
Will he join me in welcoming the Welsh Labour Government's £20 million commitment to the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre in Broughton?
The scheme could be looked at in conjunction with growth deals, which have received £790 million investment across Wales. The Minister welcomes support for the aviation sector from all colleagues.
Assessment & feedback
Did not directly welcome the commitment and focused on growth deals instead.
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