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NDM5353 William Graham (South Wales East)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Welcomes the UK Government’s recent announcement on the recommendations contained within Silk Part 1 'Empowerment and Responsibility: Financial Powers to Strengthen Wales';

2. Notes that the introduction of Borrowing Powers for the Welsh Government should assist in the delivery of key infrastructure projects across Wales;

3. Further welcomes the statement that the NATO summit will be held at the Celtic Manor in 2014 and recognises the high economic benefit that hosting such an event should have on the Welsh economy;

4. Looks forward to hearing how the Welsh Government will use these opportunities to best effect for Wales.

The motion was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.