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North Wales Economy

I concur on both points. The right hon. Member for Wokingham returned £120 million to Whitehall while Welsh schools were closing and services were being cut, and the impact of the VAT rise on spending power in the high street will have a devastating effect. North Wales will be exporting power through the Irish interconnector, from Connah's Quay power station through Prestatyn in my constituency and over to Ireland. The project is being paid for by Eirgrid. I highlight the good work of my hon. Friend the Member for Ynys Môn (Albert Owen), who coined the phrase ““energy island””. It is not just a phrase; it could become a reality, if the Con-Dem Government do not renege on Labour's decision to let the replacement of Wylfa proceed. Will the Minister guarantee that his party and his Government will not do a U-turn on the new nuclear plant for Anglesey?