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01/03/2010
Jones' St David's Day Message
Carwyn Jones has sent his first St David’s Day message as First Minister of Wales.
He used his address to discuss the growing likelihood of further devolution to the national Assembly.
"Our country has achieved a great deal in just over 10 years of devolution and we would like to welcome people to see for themselves what we have to offer," he said.
Mr Jones' speech came the same day a BBC poll suggested a referendum on greater law making powers for the devolved Government would gain a yes vote.
A total of 56% of those questioned said they would vote for full Senedd law-making powers, with 35% against.
Welsh voters also voiced their backing for Prime Minister Gordon Brown.
Almost half of those questioned said Labour's Mr Brown and Mr Jones were in the best position to bring the UK and Wales out of recession.
First Minister Jones said: "Wales is a confident nation and we are well placed to emerge from the global recession as a tougher nation, prepared for the upturn and using our talent for innovative thinking to fashion a greener economy.
"We look forward to welcoming the world to Wales during 2010. I wish you all a happy St David’s Day. Dydd Gŵyl Dewi hapus i bawb."
The First Minister will join Cllr Rodney Berman, the leader of Cardiff Council to host a St David’s Day dinner at Cardiff City Hall tonight.
(PR/GK)
He used his address to discuss the growing likelihood of further devolution to the national Assembly.
"Our country has achieved a great deal in just over 10 years of devolution and we would like to welcome people to see for themselves what we have to offer," he said.
Mr Jones' speech came the same day a BBC poll suggested a referendum on greater law making powers for the devolved Government would gain a yes vote.
A total of 56% of those questioned said they would vote for full Senedd law-making powers, with 35% against.
Welsh voters also voiced their backing for Prime Minister Gordon Brown.
Almost half of those questioned said Labour's Mr Brown and Mr Jones were in the best position to bring the UK and Wales out of recession.
First Minister Jones said: "Wales is a confident nation and we are well placed to emerge from the global recession as a tougher nation, prepared for the upturn and using our talent for innovative thinking to fashion a greener economy.
"We look forward to welcoming the world to Wales during 2010. I wish you all a happy St David’s Day. Dydd Gŵyl Dewi hapus i bawb."
The First Minister will join Cllr Rodney Berman, the leader of Cardiff Council to host a St David’s Day dinner at Cardiff City Hall tonight.
(PR/GK)
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