Oral Question·Wales Office
“What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to create new jobs in Wales.”
Tabled: 3 June 2025Answered: 11 June 2025
Asked by
Rachel Hopkins
Labour — Luton South and South Bedfordshire
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Wales
Answer from Hansard
The Secretary of State for Wales (Jo Stevens)
Since July, we have driven over £1.5 billion of private investment into Wales, delivering hundreds of jobs. Last month, I was delighted to welcome Knauf Insulation’s new £170 million investment in Shotton. Our Welsh freeports and investment zones will unlock further private investment and deliver tens of thousands of jobs across all four corners of Wales. Last month, Lloyds Bank reported a significant increase in Welsh business confidence, and our industrial strategy will provide further confidence to invest in Wales.