Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Johanna Baxter and Rachel Hopkins

Wednesday 11th June 2025 Commons Chamber

[Johanna Baxter (Paisley and Renfrewshire South) (Lab)]

6. What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to create new jobs in Wales.

[Rachel Hopkins (Luton South and South Bedfordshire) (Lab)]

11. What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to create new jobs in Wales.

[The Secretary of State for Wales (Jo Stevens)]

Since July, we have driven over £1.5 billion of private investment into Wales, delivering hundreds of jobs. Last month, I was delighted to welcome Knauf Insulation’s new £170 million investment in Shotton. Our Welsh freeports and investment zones will unlock further private investment and deliver tens of thousands of jobs across all four corners of Wales. Last month, Lloyds Bank reported a significant increase in Welsh business confidence, and our industrial strategy will provide further confidence to invest in Wales.