Commenting after the vote on the Infrastructure (Wales) Bill in the Senedd this evening, Janet Finch-Saunders MS, Shadow Climate Change Minister, said:
“Tonight, Labour and Plaid voted for a bill that is in complete conflict with the core aims to deliver a streamlined and unified process for large scale infrastructure projects.
“Whilst they have chosen to use the Bill to champion toll road charging, they have completely overlooked countless levels of detail needed to deliver the best and most efficient planning process.
“Because Welsh Government hasn’t consulted adequately, key information such as about consultation and publicity, timeframes, open-floor hearings, the examination procedure, fees and much more have been left to future laws.
“Welsh Conservatives will always work to support the people and economy of Wales, so we have opposed this legislation today.”
