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The UK Government is working constructively with local partners and the Welsh Government towards a city deal for the Swansea Bay city region. I have met regularly with the local team, key stakeholders and private sector partners to discuss progress.

In recent months I have hosted meetings specifically on the City Deal on the following dates:

1 September 2016;

14 September 2016;

7 November 2016;

5 December 2016;

6 December 2016;

17 January 2017; and

22 February 2017.

Additionally, I have had a number of phone calls with strategic partners.

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