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Economic Growth: Wales

Asked by Connor NaismithLabourWales OfficeTabled Answered 21 January 2026UIN 907358

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on increasing economic growth in Wales.

Answered by Jo Stevens

This Government is investing to unlock growth, create jobs and improve the cost of living.

We are creating thousands of jobs in every corner of Wales. This includes huge investment into new nuclear power in Wylfa, two new AI Growth Zones, a Defence Growth Deal, two Freeports, two Investment Zones, and investment into our semiconductor sector in South Wales.

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