>Local AM Helen Mary Jones and Plaid Cymru's Parliamentary Candidate Dr Myfanwy Davies today (15.10.09) welcomed Deputy First Minister and Minister for Economy and Transport, Ieuan Wyn Jones AM to Llanelli. The Plaid Cymru Leader took time out of his busy schedule to meet with local traders and business people, to include stall holders in the town market.
Mr Jones also visited car parts manufacturing factory Calsonic Kansei, who recently received financial support from the Plaid driven Welsh Government, and as a result safeguarding over 200 jobs and creating nearly 40 new jobs. The £3.2 million from the One Wales Government’s Single Investment Fund (SIF) will focus on the introduction of new products for the next generation vehicles including Hybrid and EV technologies that require lighter and more efficient components.
Plaid Cymru Leader Ieuan Wyn Jones was also eager to show his support for Myfanwy Davies’ campaign to become Plaid's first woman MP.
Plaid Cymru Leader Ieuan Wyn Jones said:
“It’s vital that we have someone like Myfanwy in Westminster who would act as a strong voice for the communities of Wales. So many important decisions that have a huge impact on Wales are made in Westminster, and that’s why I’m here today to support Myfanwy’s campaign to become Plaid's first woman MP.
My visit to Llanelli also gave me the opportunity to listen to the views of local business people on what they think can be done to secure a prosperous future for the area’s economy.”
Plaid ‘s Helen Mary Jones said:
"I was very pleased to welcome Ieuan Wyn Jones to Llanelli today to show his support for Myfanwy's campaign. His visit shows how Plaid in Government is committed to listening to communities and businesses, and as the Minister for Economy, it was great that he was able to meet with some of our local traders and business people today to discuss their concerns. The One Wales Government is doing an excellent job of protecting communities against recession, but the powers are limited. We in
Llanelli need a strong and independent voice in London - a voice that will stand up for us, and it was great to have our Plaid Leader here today showing his confidence in Myfanwy.”
Myfanwy added:
“The new investment in Calsonic is wonderful news and I am delighted that Ieuan came down to
visit the plant. Llanelli people are also very worried about small businesses in the town centre. I
was pleased to be able to get support from Plaid’s conference for practical steps to help our town
centre businesses such as addressing business rates. I know that our local business people were very
keen to have a nuts and bolts discussion about problems they face with Ieuan, and I’m very grateful that he was able to offer answers to their concerns.”
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