Question
Diolch yn fawr iawn, Llefarydd. The Prime Minister believes that devolution is the key to unlock economic growth. He champions new powers for English mayors, while still refusing Wales many of the economic levers already held by Scotland. When he meets the First Minister at the National Economic Council on Friday, the key test will be how much power he is prepared to release from Westminster, because that is how he can make a difference. We will do our part to empower communities. Will he do his and give Wales the economic powers we need to prosper?
Answer
I am ready to make an offer to Wales similar to the one I recently made to the First Minister of Scotland, and I will do so on Friday. I am glad to hear of the right hon. Lady’s commitment to pushing power down for deeper devolution. What I will put on the table on Friday is an offer of greater devolution of employment support, so that we can have a different approach to supporting people in communities to get back to work and supporting the economy. That is a starting point; there will be more to come. I look forward to working with the right hon. Lady and her party on that issue.43% vibes
Verdict: AMBER (62/100)
The reply directly answers the question with a concrete commitment: Wales would be offered greater devolution of employment support, and further detail is promised. It does not say whether this meets all of Wales's economic needs, and the full scope and timing are still to come. The question is answered, but the asker would probably need to follow up for the specifics.
How we got there
| Question item | Coverage | Specificity | Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Will the Prime Minister give Wales the economic powers it needs to prosper? | Addressed | Direct | The reply commits to a concrete offer to Wales on Friday, namely greater devolution of employment support, and says more will follow, which answers whether Wales will be given economic powers. It does not say whether this meets all of Wales's needs, so the answer is not fully complete. |