Welcoming the Welsh Government’s ‘Focus on Exports’ statement today in the Chamber, Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Russell George, said:
“In a post-Brexit Wales, there are a number of exciting opportunities that we must seize and a number of challenges we must overcome to ensure we deliver a watertight economy.
“It is vital we reap the benefits of being part of the greatest PLC in the world – UK PLC – the fastest growing economy in the G8.
“Sadly, since 2011, the Welsh Labour Government has overseen some stark falls in trade with our biggest and most important partners, including the USA and Europe.
“Our export market remains incredibly fragile and we need to develop a long-term sustainable plan, working side-by-side with the UK Government and businesses, to give them the confidence to invest, create jobs and boost their output.
“Unfortunately, to date, such a plan has been absent from the Labour Government’s economic strategy.”
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