Can I thank the Member for her question? I’ll ignore the opportunistic cheap shot at the First Minister, but I do infer from what you were saying about the Welsh Government’s investment in Ford that you disagree with the Welsh Government’s investment in the Ford plant and the 1,850 people who work there. We are proud to have invested in that site: one of the most efficient and effective car-manufacturing centres in Europe. It produces engines that amount to something in the region of £700,000 for the entire Ford diesel family. It’s, as I say, one of the most efficient and effective plants, and productivity levels there are amongst the very best.

In terms of Brexit, there is no doubt whatsoever that Ford, like many others, wish to see unfettered access without tariffs to the single market. That is one of their primary concerns in the discussion and the debate about how Wales should operate as part of the UK moving forward. I clearly believe—and I’m sure that the Member would agree—that we should have unfettered access to the single market without tariffs and within a stable regulatory environment in which we can operate.

Now, I can say that, as a result of discussions that we’ve had already, my officials are actively working with senior Ford staff to look at future high-tech investment opportunities for the site. I’ve also been in discussions with senior executives within Ford to explore the opportunity for additional investment projects to safeguard the entire site at Bridgend. I’m expanding those current discussions beyond those originating in Europe to include all of Ford’s projects across the globe. In particular, I’m open to discussions with Ford’s headquarters in Detroit. You may wish to be aware that I have instructed officials to alert Ford HQ that I do intend to visit and to meet with them later this autumn.