Jason O’Connell MS, Reform Wales’ Shadow Economy Minister, has responded to the Welsh Government Enterprise Minister’s statement on the proposed new Welsh Development Agency.
Mr O’Connell urged the Welsh Government to bring Business Wales into the new agency, creating a single front door for business support. The Welsh Government’s Business Support Review shows that Business Wales already generates £18 in Gross Value Added for every £1 invested. Plaid Minister Adam Price refused to agree or disagree and stated in response to Mr O’Connell; “in terms of when you take different functions into the agency, that’s a matter of detail that we’re working through.”
Jason O’Connell MS said:
“The Welsh Government needs to come clean on details regarding the WDA. We’ve heard big promises, but taxpayers and business owners still haven’t been told what this agency will actually deliver and how.
“Wales needs one organisation focused on attracting investment, growing exports and creating jobs.
“Bring Business Wales into the new agency, give businesses one front door for support, and make it a condition that inward investors build Welsh supply chains and back Welsh SMEs.”
- https://www.senedd.tv/Meeting/Live/768916e7-9a3b-4c63-a2ff-a278ae051043 (15:00)
- https://record.senedd.wales/Plenary/16083 (Transcript)
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