4. 4. Statement: Tata Steel

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 4:18 pm on 8 June 2016.

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Photo of Carwyn Jones Carwyn Jones Labour 4:18, 8 June 2016

Absolutely, and I know the Member has been vocal in terms of advocating the steel industry in his particular city. Of course, we know that Newport has a substantial export market as well—some 30 per cent of the steel produced is exported and they are successful and profitable. It’s hugely important that the future prosperity and sustainability of all the sites in Wales is addressed. But, again, they are all linked to Port Talbot and the steel that is made in Port Talbot that feeds the operations that they carry out. So, I can give the assurance to those workers in Shotton, in Trostre, in Newport and, of course, in Port Talbot that we see the steel industry as integrated within Wales, as profitable in Wales, as having a future in Wales, and, of course, we will continue to speak up for all of those workers.