3. 2. Business Statement and Announcement

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 2:38 pm on 7 March 2017.

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Photo of Steffan Lewis Steffan Lewis Plaid Cymru 2:38, 7 March 2017

Yesterday, Newsquest announced the closure of its hub in Newport, with the loss of 14 jobs. Sadly, of course, this is a reflection of the general trend in print media, and, obviously, we are even more susceptible to that here in Wales. I notice the Cabinet Secretary for the economy is in the Chamber. I wonder if we could have at least a written statement from him, which could include perhaps information on why Newsquest decided to cease operations in Newport but to maintain them in Weymouth, and, specifically and very importantly, what intervention the Welsh Government proposes to support the members of staff there, in terms of their future career prospects. And also, I think, maybe this could act as a further catalyst for greater Welsh Government intervention in the print media sector in general, as we move forward.