1. Urgent Question: Ford in Bridgend

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 1:37 pm on 1 March 2017.

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Photo of Russell George Russell George Conservative 1:37, 1 March 2017

Cabinet Secretary, I think you’re right—there is a lot of anxiety today, since this news came to light yesterday. Adam Price did ask specifically—I don’t think you answered his point—about the First Minister’s schedule whilst he’s in the US. And can I ask if the First Minister has amended his itinerary, and will he be attempting to meet Ford executives whilst he is in the US? Perhaps you could update us on that.

The concerns, of course, are based on the assumption that Ford is unable to bring in any new work. You said in answer to two previous questions that you stand ready as a Government to be supportive to the situation, but can I ask for some specifics? What specifically is the Welsh Government prepared to contribute?