2. Urgent Question: Tata’s Port Talbot Site

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 2:17 pm on 22 November 2016.

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Photo of Ken Skates Ken Skates Labour 2:17, 22 November 2016

I’d agree entirely with the Member that nothing should compromise health and safety in the workplace, be it in the steel sector or any other sector for that matter. My understanding is that the 49 workers are over and above the 750 tranche that the Member refers to. All are trained and hold safety passports. It’s also my understanding that the unions and management have agreed to this recruitment approach. There is no evidence to suggest that the recruitment of 49 agency staff in any way relates to concerns around health and safety at the site but, if any members of the workforce do have concerns regarding health and safety, they should be reported.