We continue to invest in infrastructure projects across the whole of Wales to help support business growth.

Small businesses play an important role in the Welsh economy and we continue to provide support for entrepreneurs and SMEs to sustain and grow in Wales including through the dedicated Business Wales service and infrastructure investment.

Our priorities will continue to be to invest in skills, infrastructure and supporting business growth, aligned to a regional approach which will help deliver economic growth and prosperity for all.

This afternoon I will be hosting a meeting with key private sector stakeholders, Cabinet colleagues and senior officials to further develop the concept of an automotive technology park centred on Ebbw Vale. It will offer a platform for a range of technologies including ultra-low emission and connected vehicles.

The first stage in this work programme has been undertaken. The stage two assessment on those stations that have been identified as a priority will look in more detail at the strength of the financial and economic case for a new railway station, including advice from Network Rail on deliverability.

The national transport finance plan, published in July 201, sets out investment for transport and infrastructure and services for 2015-2020 across all parts of Wales.

While in principle it would be desirable for Wales to have its own national team, there are several mitigating factors, both sporting and financial, which indicate that it would not be beneficial for cricket in Wales. This is ultimately a matter for Cricket Wales, the national governing body.

The Welsh Government is working with Network Rail, in delivering investment to improve frequency of services along the Ebbw Vale line. We are also in the process of procuring a rail services contract that will improve services across Wales.