§ 24. Chris RuaneTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues and the First Secretary of the National Assembly about the performance of the Welsh economy. [35130]
§ Mr. Paul MurphyI have regular discussions with Cabinet colleagues and with the First Minister of the National Assembly for Wales on a range of issues.
The Government understand that some parts of the economy, such as manufacturing, continue to face difficulties.
1276WThere are no simple solutions. However, the Government are convinced that their robust macro-economic policies will continue to provide the right economic environment for sustained growth with low inflation.