Responding to the Deputy Minister for Science, Innovation and Skills' announcement of the establishment of a National Science Academy, Shadow Minister for Education Paul Davies AM said:

"The Welsh Conservatives welcome the Deputy Minister's announcement that Wales will have a National Science Academy.

"We have seen a skills shortfall in some science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields and we have been calling on the Assembly Government for some time to ensure that Wales can be a truly innovative nation.

"The Deputy Minister must now ensure that adequate resources are in place to develop the Academy.

"Increased levels of skills in these areas will undoubtedly benefit the development of the Welsh economy."