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Tory leader to hold Q&A session Power debate boring, says Cameron
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Conservative leader David Cameron is taking his first question and answer session in Wales with his "Cameron Direct" event later. People in Wales are becoming bored by the debate over how much law-making power the Welsh assembly should have, says Conservative leader David Cameron.
It is part of a visit where he will travel to Carmarthen to speak to business owners and later to see a research unit in Cardiff. He said the things "people care about", like their jobs and the NHS, were more important than discussing the extent of Wales's devolution settlement.
He will then hold a question and answer session in Barry in the Vale of Glamorgan. He spoke before hosting a public meeting in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan.
People living in the Vale of Glamorgan are being asked to attend. "Devolution exists and the Conservative Party wants to make it work," he told BBC Radio Wales ahead of the meeting.
Alun Cairns, a South West Wales AM and Conservative parliamentary candidate for the Vale, said: "This is the first such event in Wales and we're really pleased David Cameron is coming to the Vale. "We have said, look, let's instead of having endless arguments about more and more processes, let's actually talk about outcomes.
"It's a great opportunity for everyone of any political persuasion to come along and raise their issues, questions and concerns with him. "Let's talk about the things people care about.
"Across the country, there are obviously real concerns over issues such as the economy, unemployment levels and pressures on homeowners and families. "How are we going to get the jobs back? How are we going to get credit out of the banks and into the businesses? How can we improve the health service in Wales? The Conservative Party in Wales is stronger than it has been for many years Tory leader David Cameron
"All these issues can be raised but it is the members of the public who set the agenda for the evening whatever the question, issue or concern, it will be answered," he added. "It's those, I think, meat and drink questions, rather than should the assembly have a little bit more power or a little bit less power, which I think is beginning to bore people in Wales slightly."
Earlier, Mr Cameron visited Cardiff Bay, where he was asked about the job losses at the Mini factory at Cowley in Oxfordshire. If it looks winnable, the assembly government says it will hold a referendum on primary powers in 2011.
He called the news "extremely depressing". The assembly's governing coalition between Labour and Plaid Cymru has established the All Wales Convention to probe support for the move.
Mr Cameron is visiting south Wales on Monday for the latest in a series of public meetings.
There would be no speeches and no script for Monday's event at a comprehensive school in Barry, in the party's target Vale of Glamorgan seat, where people could ask him whatever they wanted, he said.
'Right thing'
Those attending the meeting have had to apply for tickets beforehand.
Mr Cameron also gave his support to the Tories' leader in Cardiff Bay, Nick Bourne, who was criticised late last year over his expenses as an AM.
He said Mr Bourne had "done the right thing" by repaying the £229 he legitimately claimed from his taxpayer-funded allowances to buy an iPod.
"He has done an extremely good job. The Conservative Party in Wales is stronger than it has been for many years," Mr Cameron said.
The expense claims of AMs and MPs alike had to be "reasonable and defensible", he added.
Earlier on Monday the Conservative leader travelled to Carmarthen to speak to business owners and also visited a research unit in Cardiff.
He was asked about the hundreds of job losses at the Mini factory at Cowley in Oxfordshire. and called the news "extremely depressing".
"I think what that shows is we are in a deep recession, we need more action on credit. We need to make sure we get that finance moving.""I think what that shows is we are in a deep recession, we need more action on credit. We need to make sure we get that finance moving."
* The question and answer event at Barry Comprehensive School at 1900 GMT is free, but tickets must be obtained in advance from Mr Cairns.