Part of 4. Topical Questions – in the Senedd at 3:28 pm on 8 January 2020.
These comments from the head of Tata clearly are very worrying. I'd just like to briefly reiterate one of the comments made by David Rees. You'll know that I've been calling for an industry summit for Wales. The Member for Aberavon emphasised now the need to bring the UK steel industry players and key stakeholders together at the highest level and, whether that's a steel council or the kind of summit I've been talking about, these aren't talking shops. These are about emphasising the importance of these sectors and the need for urgent action. Will Welsh Government specifically demand now the reconvening of that council with a seat for Welsh Government around that table in order to make the case always about the importance of the steel industry to Wales? It's not just about energy, of course, but we do need cheap energy for steel. We need cheap, clean energy for steel. We need to clean up the steel industry, and it's clear that we're running out of time.