I’d like to thank Russell George for his questions and also his breaking news, which I can provide a further update on. [Laughter.] The Senedd would wish to be aware that the general secretary of Unite the Union, Len McCluskey, along with the general secretary of Unite the Union Wales, Andy Richards, have today visited Ford Bridgend. They spoke with senior shop stewards and then went on to discuss issues with senior Ford management. Discussions centred on the competitive nature of the plant and all concerned agreed to continue to strive to make the plant as competitive as possible when compared to its European counterparts. Len McCluskey asked for data from Ford concerning the manufacturing cycle of the plant. He also asked for other competitive sites’ information and reassurances from Ford regarding its long-term future for the Bridgend plant. I’m pleased to say that Ford have agreed to this request and will pass the information on to the general secretary prior to a mass briefing back at the plant on 1 March. I do need to reiterate the point that we will continue to work with all stakeholders to ensure the future of the site, including the introduction of the Dragon engine, and I’ll use all assets available to me to assist the company and to identify new business.

I must also pay tribute to the local Assembly Members who have been fully and consistently committed to the site, including the Member for Bridgend, Carwyn Jones, and the Member for Ogmore, Huw Irranca-Davies. We are keen to see the site thrive and prosper. I think there are certainly opportunities insofar as petrol engine development is concerned. We know from the Volkswagen scandal that there has been a significant dip in demand for diesel engines and, therefore, a rise in petrol engines. But we also know that there is an increasing demand for electric engines and we are keen to work with Ford to identify what opportunities in that new and emerging area of technology can be utilised for Ford Bridgend.