Question to the Wales Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, pursuant to the Answer of 16 December 2016 to Question 57432, on Brexit: Wales, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential effect on the Welsh economy of the UK leaving the EU.

The Welsh economy approaches its departure from the EU in a strong position. Since 2010 Wales has been the fastest growing UK region outside London and exports to countries outside the EU have increased by 5.5% in the last year alone. The strength of Wales is demonstrated in its ability to attract globally recognised brands like Aston Martin and Qatar Airways.

As we negotiate our exit from the EU, the Prime Minister has made clear that we will work to secure a deal that benefits all parts of the UK. Wales is part of a Global Britain that is outward-looking and together we are building a stronger economy where everyone plays by the same rules.