A response to the Welsh Government’s update on international relations activity
Responding to the First Minister’s statement on raising Wales’ international profile – an update on the Welsh Government’s international relations activity, Welsh Conservative Leader, Andrew RT Davies MS, Said:
“It’s crucial that Labour Ministers in the Senedd are positively and proactively looking to make sure we increase our share of foreign direct investment and in particular the jobs that flow from those
The job numbers released today by the Office for national statistics indicate that unemployment continues to rise in Wales
investments. The job numbers released today by the Office for national statistics indicate that unemployment continues to rise in Wales, whilst employment across other parts of the United Kingdom is at record highs. Regretfully, Wales also saw the largest increase in the rate of economic activity compared with the same period last year.
“With trade deals very much on the agenda from the UK Government’s perspective, it is important to understand how Labour Ministers in the Senedd engage with the UK Government when trade deals are being formulated to ensure the success of these trade deals is maximised in Wales.
The Welsh Government has 21 offices across 11 countries, employing 41 staff and costing the taxpayer £4,684,000.
“The Welsh Government has 21 offices across 11 countries, employing 41 staff and costing the taxpayer £4,684,000. Regretfully, the First Minister failed to elaborate how Welsh Government offices across the world interact with the diplomatic presence that the UK Government has with its embassy and consular network. It’s important that Wales draws on the strength and expertise that exists in many of these embassies and consulates at an international level to support the promotion of Wales.”
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