2. Business Statement and Announcement

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 2:30 pm on 30 January 2018.

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Photo of Llyr Gruffydd Llyr Gruffydd Plaid Cymru 2:30, 30 January 2018

Could I ask for a statement from the Cabinet Secretary for the economy about the announcement last week by Kimberly-Clark that they're to reduce their workforce globally by between 5,000 and 5,500 employees? That's a reduction of around 12 per cent to 13 per cent of their global workforce. Now, it's unclear at the moment what the implications will be for their facilities at Flint, but, clearly, it is cause for concern. Could we have a statement, therefore, explaining what steps the Welsh Government are taking to leave no stones unturned in working with the company, with the trade unions, and other stakeholders, to protect those jobs.