NDM8200 Welsh Conservatives Debate - Freeports
NDM8200 Welsh Conservatives Debate - Freeports
NDM8200
Darren Millar (Clwyd West)
To
propose that the Senedd:
1.
Recognises the opportunities for freeports to energise the Welsh economy,
create high quality jobs, promote regeneration and investment.
2.
Notes that three bids from Wales have been submitted for consideration by the
UK and Welsh Governments.
3.
Calls on the Welsh Government to work with the UK Government to deliver two
freeports in Wales, recognising the truly exceptional proposals submitted and
the transformational benefits they can deliver for the Welsh economy.
The
following amendments were tabled:
Amendment
1 Sian Gwenllian (Arfon)
Delete
all and replace with:
1.
Recognises that ports, harbours, seaside resorts and other coastal communities
are being left behind and require investment to secure their long term
viability.
2.
Further recognises that coastal communities face multiple long-term structural
problems, including, but not limited to, poverty and environmental changes.
3.
Notes the UK Government's freeports policy and the negotiated changes to UK
Government’s original offer.
4.
Further notes that three bids from Wales have been submitted for consideration
by the UK and Welsh Governments and that local authorities and other partners
have put together bids that they believe reflect their communities’ needs.
5.
Believes that the issues facing our coastal communities need a broader response
including improvement in infrastructure and measures to tackle poverty.
6.
Calls on both the UK and Welsh Governments to significantly increase funding
for infrastructure and poverty reduction in our coastal communities to address
the problems they face.
If
amendment 1 is agreed, amendment 2 will be de-selected.
Amendment
2 Lesley Griffiths (Wrexham)
Delete
point 3 and replace with:
Notes
that the three bids which were submitted are now being assessed by both the
Welsh and UK governments, against the criteria published in the Freeport
Programme in Wales Prospectus and the outcome of this process will be jointly
decided between Welsh and UK Government Ministers as part of an open and
transparent process.
Reason considered: Senedd Business;
Type: For information
First published: 08/02/2023