Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Liz McInnes and Kevin Foster

Wednesday 26th June 2019 Commons Chamber

[Ian Mearns (Gateshead) (Lab)]

4. What recent discussions he has had with (a) Cabinet colleagues and (b) the Welsh Government on the effect of the industrial strategy on the Welsh economy.

[The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Wales (Kevin Foster)]

We continue to work closely with colleagues across both the UK and Welsh Governments to ensure that the industrial strategy continues to deliver for Wales. We have already made funding available for a number of projects for Wales, including recently providing a further £1.4 million to support innovative battery technology through the Faraday battery challenge.

[Liz McInnes]

Will the Minister confirm that by refusing to invest in major opportunities such as the Swansea Bay tidal lagoon, the UK Government are denying the Welsh steel industry a significant opportunity to innovate and create quality jobs that would support a new industry with global growth potential?