In DHCLG questions today I highlighted the potential of the #WesternGateway #PorthYGorllewin project for the UK economy & businesses in the area of 4.4 million people it covers, which includes #Newport & South Wales.

I said “The Western Gateway project has the potential to mean up to £56 billion for the UK economy, benefiting businesses from Swansea to Swindon. Will Ministers commit to working with the new all-party parliamentary group on the Western Gateway, the Welsh Government and local authorities to realise its potential?”

In response, the Secretary of State said “I am delighted to hear that the hon. Lady is now chairing the APPG. We were pleased to launch the Western Gateway initiative at the end of last year. I think it has huge potential to drive economic growth in that part of the country, to represent the south-west and south Wales on the international stage, and to attract international investment to her constituency and those of her neighbours.”