Mike Hedges AM asks First Minister about importance of Swansea Bay City Region

Swansea City Region

 

Mike Hedges AM raised the importance of the Swansea City region to the economic prosperity of the area with First Minister Carwyn Jones. Mike Hedges Am said I believe in the importance of city regions as economic drivers. Mike Hedges asked the First Minister for  an update on funding for the Swansea city region, including the city deal. The First Minister said that “We now, of course, wish to move forward with a city deal along the lines of that that’s been agreed for the capital region”.

 

 

Copy of the Questions and answers

Mike Hedges 2. Will the First Minister make   a statement on the Swansea Bay City Region?

 

Carwyn Jones Yes. The Swansea bay city   region board continues to lead regional alignment and collaboration to   deliver shared aspirations for jobs and growth.

 

 
Mike Hedges May I thank the First Minister   for that response? I think that we both agree that Swansea bay city region   has a clear direction of travel. I believe in the importance of city regions   as economic drivers. Cardiff has had agreed funding for its city deal. Can   the First Minister provide an update on funding for the Swansea city region,   including the city deal?

 

 
Carwyn Jones Yes, of course. I know that Sir   Terry Matthews and the board have developed an initial proposal for a city   deal, which has been submitted to both us and the UK Government. It’s seeking   a sum of around £500 million over 20 years, and, indeed, the proposal   outlines the transformational power of digital connectivity to accelerate   growth in the region, and across Wales and, indeed, the rest of the UK. So,   that submission has been made. We now, of course, wish to move forward with a   city deal along the lines of that that’s been agreed for the capital region.

 

 



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