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Department: Wales Office
Wednesday 13th December 2017

(6 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Alun Cairns Portrait Alun Cairns
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The hon. Gentleman raises an important point about Ford in Bridgend. I met the unions recently, and I speak to Ford on a regular basis. I am pleased that the Welsh Government responded to Ford’s suggestion that I join their working group. We are determined to work together to come up with the best outcome that delivers long-term, sustainable jobs at the Ford plant in Bridgend.

Paul Masterton Portrait Paul Masterton (East Renfrewshire) (Con)
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8. What progress has been made on delivering a growth deal for north Wales.

Andrew Percy Portrait Andrew Percy (Brigg and Goole) (Con)
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10. What progress has been made on delivering a growth deal for north Wales.

Paul Masterton Portrait Paul Masterton
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Will my hon. Friend outline how the north Wales growth deal will build on the positive cross-border work that is already taking place, most notably through the Mersey-Dee alliance? I am sure he is aware that the alliance is of unspeakable interest to the good people of East Renfrewshire.

Guto Bebb Portrait Guto Bebb
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My hon. Friend is absolutely right that cross-border connectivity, which is essential to the success of north Wales, is a key part of the north Wales growth deal. Such connectivity allows the north-west of England and the north of Wales to benefit from the economic success story that is available on both sides of the border.