I thank Suzy Davies for her questions and assure her that steel-making jobs are our priority, not just for Port Talbot but for other sites across Wales. I’ll be seeking specific assurance over jobs within the procurement departments as well within the Welsh assets. In terms of other jobs that have been speculated over elsewhere, I think the unions have made clear that the vast majority of human resources and IT jobs exist outside of the UK and therefore the impact of any reduction in that regard will not have major implications for steel sites within Wales, but I am seeking assurance specifically, as I say, over procurement jobs, and over the steel-making jobs likewise.

In terms of research and development, particularly as we transition to a low-carbon economy, I’m confident that the Welsh sites are in prime position to take advantage of initiatives and support from Welsh Government and from the UK Government, should it be forthcoming within the sector deal. There is no doubt in my mind that the steel innovation centre, which forms a critical part of the Swansea bay city deal, will go ahead with the original aspiration unchanged, delivering through a partnership approach a new form of innovation, research and development that can drive an economy of the future. I have every confidence that that will continue to be a major part of the city deal and will go on to become a major success. Indeed, the investment will be considered by the investment board this week. I was also assured by the CEO of Tata Steel UK that he will continue to fight as hard as he can for Welsh interests within the joint venture. That includes Welsh interests insofar as jobs are concerned and insofar as research and development is concerned. He identified the fact that research and development is strongly embedded within higher education institutions within Wales as a major reason why it’s in such a strong position.