Rwy’n ddiolchgar iawn i’r Cadeirydd ac i aelodau’r Panel am yr ymrwymiad y maen nhw wedi’i ddangos i’r gwaith hwn. Mae’r adroddiad yn ei gwneud yn glir bod angen dull mwy strategol, gan gynnwys cydweithio mwy cadarn ac effeithiol, er mwyn diwallu anghenion economi ardal gyfan y Gogledd-ddwyrain, ar hyn o bryd ac yn y dyfodol. Rwyf wedi gofyn i’m swyddogion roi ystyriaeth fanwl i argymhellion y Panel ac i’r amrywiaeth o dystiolaeth y mae’r adroddiad yn ei chyflwyno. Mae’r rhain yn cynnwys yr opsiynau a gynigiwyd ar gyfer trefniadau ffederal i gyflenwi addysg uwch yn yr ardal. Wedi imi drafod ymhellach gyda’r bobl berthnasol a chlywed eu cyngor nhw, byddaf yn gwneud datganiad pellach yn y gwanwyn.
I am very grateful to the Chair and to Panel members for the commitment they have demonstrated to undertaking this work.  The report is clear about the need for a more strategic approach, including stronger, more effective collaboration, in order to meet the current and future needs of the whole regional economy in north east Wales.  I have asked my officials to give careful consideration to the Panel's recommendations and the range of evidence which the report presents.  These include the proposed options for federal arrangements for the delivery of higher education in the region.  I shall make a further statement in the spring when I have received advice following further discussion with key stakeholders.