Welsh Assembly Economic Development and Transport Minister Andrew Davies, said on Monday the land deal marked "a huge leap forward" in the driveto develop an aerospace centre of excellence at the St Athan site.
"Whether it was one person or five people who had applied for the vacancy, the same searching and comprehensive process would have been followed to ensure that the right person is appointed to lead Durham Constabulary in its drive for excellence over the coming years, " he said.
"Alongside programmes like Doctor Who, Torchwood and Pobol y Cwm, the potential move of Casualty to Wales could play a central role in our driveto build a sustainable and world class centre of excellence for drama in Wales, " she said.