Preparations for a 'No Deal' Brexit

Part of 2. Questions to the Counsel General and Brexit Minister (in respect of his Brexit Minister responsibilities) – in the Senedd at 2:24 pm on 20 March 2019.

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Photo of Lynne Neagle Lynne Neagle Labour 2:24, 20 March 2019

Thank you, Counsel General. And, yes, a 'no deal' Brexit would be catastrophic for Wales, which is one of the reasons why I'll be proud to march on Saturday for a people's vote, to try and prevent further catastrophe. [Interruption.] No, no; a people's vote on the Brexit deal, with an option to remain. 

As you know, one of my major concerns in relation to Brexit is the impact on our many hundreds of automotive jobs in Torfaen, and I've got absolutely no doubt that the very best option to protect those automotive jobs is for us to remain in the European Union. However, I understand of course that it is prudent to prepare for a 'no deal'. So, with that in mind, can I ask what specific steps you've been taking as a Government not just to work with the likes of Ford and Nissan, but to work with the companies, such as the ones in my constituency, which are working very hard making parts for our automotive companies throughout the European Union?