Extract from Welsh Parliament: Statement on the foundational economy - Dec 5

Paul Davies MS:...And finally, Dirprwy Lywydd, I just want to touch on the Welsh Government’s economic contract, which I believe could have an important role in developing some sectors in the foundational economy. For example, there are a small number of large businesses that play an integral role in the food industry, particularly supermarkets, and we have an opportunity through the Government’s economic contract to encourage supermarkets in Wales to increase their use of Welsh producers and suppliers and to improve their supply terms. Therefore, perhaps he could tell us a bit more about how the Welsh Government is using the tools it has, like the economic contract, to encourage larger businesses to use more of the products of our smaller domestic businesses and producers. So, in closing, I thank the Minister for his statement and I look forward to hearing more in this area in the future. Diolch...

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