The Deputy Minister for Climate Change recently issued a written statement on the Welsh Government's plans for improving rural transport. This confirmed that we would be submitting a proposal shortly to the UK Government's union connectivity fund to develop plans to increase capacity across the Cambrian and Heart of Wales rail lines, and, in doing so, increase cross-border connectivity. I know that the Deputy Minister recently met with Transport for Wales and the Heart of Wales Line Travellers' Association regarding the performance of the line and the importance of Transport for Wales making sure that they provide very clear information to passengers about any disruption to the services.

The methodology applied in deciding investments in relation to tourism is very comprehensive, and it follows a strict code of governance. The due diligence process involves a combination of both Welsh Government investment analysis and expert advice and support commissioned from an outside body.