Swansea can benefit from One Wales Science appointment: Plaid
Plaid AM Dr. Dai Lloyd has welcomed the announcement by the One Wales Government that they are to appoint a Chief Scientific Adviser to Wales.
Following the announcement today (Tuesday, June 16) Dr. Lloyd was hopeful that the appointment would see Swansea further develop as a regional centre of research excellence, bringing jobs and wealth to the city.
The announcement follows a review into the creation of a Chief Scientific Adviser for Wales, carried out by Professor Christopher Pollock on behalf of the One Wales Government during 2008.
Dr. Lloyd stated:
“This is a very important decision in Wales’ attempt to progress and develop a true knowledge-led economy.
“Science and technology must play a key part in Wales’ future development and the appointment of a Chief Scientific Advisor, who will have a pivotal role in developing our science base, is a hugely important step.
“Here in Swansea we already have some positive work taking place in terms of scientific research such as the £22 million NanoHealth Centre at Swansea University - alongside the nearby £50m Institute of Life Sciences and Boots Innovation Centre.
“I am sure that the new Chief Scientific Adviser for Wales will want to build on what Swansea has already achieved and move towards creating even more high-quality jobs which are essential in the city’s development.”
