Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Jessica Morden and Robert Jenrick

Monday 20th July 2020 Commons Chamber

[Jessica Morden (Newport East) (Lab)]

The Western Gateway project has the potential to mean up to £56 billion for the UK economy, benefiting businesses from Swansea to Swindon. Will Ministers commit to working with the new all-party parliamentary group on the Western Gateway, the Welsh Government and local authorities to realise its potential?

[Robert Jenrick]

I am delighted to hear that the hon. Lady is now chairing the APPG. We were pleased to launch the Western Gateway initiative at the end of last year. I think it has huge potential to drive economic growth in that part of the country, to represent the south-west and south Wales on the international stage, and to attract international investment to her constituency and those of her neighbours.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Jessica Morden and Robert Jenrick

Tuesday 22nd May 2018 Commons Chamber

[Jessica Morden (Newport East) (Lab)]

What will ministers do to support the “Great Western Cities” initiative, which promotes collaboration between Bristol, Newport and Cardiff and has enormous potential for the wider region?

[Robert Jenrick]

We are already engaging with that important initiative. We continue to support the Mayor of the West of England in Bristol, and we are investing over £600 million through the Swansea and Cardiff city deals.