4. 4. Statement: Tata Steel

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 3:56 pm on 8 June 2016.

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Photo of Hannah Blythyn Hannah Blythyn Labour 3:56, 8 June 2016

Diolch. Thanks for the update, First Minister. Many of my constituents in communities across Flintshire are understandably concerned about the future of the Shotton site and fear that it often gets lost in all of the headlines.

Shotton has two successful, viable, profitable businesses that have risen, almost phoenix-like, from the ashes of the record mass redundancies of the 1980s. Shotton has a bright future with the right support, and on that note, I must pay credit to the leadership that you’ve shown on this and leadership that, I know, is recognised by the workforce there. I’ve co-ordinated meetings with management and trade unions at the Shotton site and know, first hand, the highly skilled, hardworking and flexible workforce. First Minister, can I ask that you will continue to ensure that Shotton is not forgotten and that the workforce there is kept fully informed?