The Welsh Government's Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and
Welsh language, , has today set out his
immediate economic priorities for Wales during a keynote speech
at AMRC Cymru in Broughton.
In setting out the challenges and opportunities presented by a
just transition towards a greener economy, the business and
skills audience was left in no doubt as to the scale of the prize
for being at the forefront of that transition - not just for the
business community in Wales but across public services and wider
society. Immediate action being taken will include:
- Establishing a national economic council, replacing the
Ministerial Advisory Committee
- Short turn around reviews in five key areas, looking at
practical and actionable delivery in areas such as net zero
skills, AI, and maximising growth opportunities in renewables.
- A series of regional events where all businesses will be
invited to share their views with the Cabinet Secretary directly
- Developing a national approach to future skills planning,
spanning all sectors of the economy
The Economy Secretary explained:
“I have always believed that the foundation of all that any
progressive Government seeks to achieve, rests on the health of
our economy and its ability to support our wellbeing.
“If we have an economy which is growing truly sustainably,
delivering prosperity and more opportunities for better paid
work, in all parts of Wales, then we have the best opportunity to
ensure that people can flourish.
“All the other challenges which any government grapples with –
tackling health and educational inequalities, alleviating
poverty, delivering effective and supportive public services, in
our case - ensuring strong communities for the Welsh language to
flourish – these all ultimately turn on the strength of our
economy and what it does to increase prosperity and solidarity.
Adding:
“I want Wales to be a place where young people with great ideas
want to start a business, whether they are from Wales, have come
here to study or choose to come to live here because of the
welcome they will get, the entrepreneurship and mentoring support
they can rely on and that sense of optimism and belonging which
runs through our country.”
“I want them to know they can make it in Wales - a can do,
creative nation where people flourish. That's the economic future
I know we all want for Wales.”
