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Debate between Stuart Andrew and Susan Elan Jones
Wednesday 13th June 2018

(6 years, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Susan Elan Jones Portrait Susan Elan Jones (Clwyd South) (Lab)
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10. What recent discussions he has had with the north Wales economic ambition board on the progress of the north Wales growth deal.

Stuart Andrew Portrait The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Wales (Stuart Andrew)
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I am meeting the leaders of the growth board later today to discuss the progress they are making towards a deal, and last week my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State met members of the CBI in north Wales to hear what business needs. I remain committed to securing a deal, but it must deliver a step change in economic activity.

Susan Elan Jones Portrait Susan Elan Jones
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North Wales has a thriving voluntary sector and some excellent social enterprises. What engagement are Ministers in the Wales Office having with them?

Stuart Andrew Portrait Stuart Andrew
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The hon. Lady might be interested to know that I have met every single council leader in north Wales—I had a particularly good conversation with the leader of Conwy Council about this issue—and I am encouraging them to involve the sector in the growth deal bid.