Part of 5. Topical Questions – in the Senedd at 3:04 pm on 8 July 2020.
Minister, this is yet another devastating blow for my region and it is deeply disappointing. But regarding Ineos's position, the Grenadier had a very short shelf life and as we move to phase out fossil-fuelled engines, and combined with the uncertain economic climate, their future was uncertain. But, nevertheless, it is regrettable for my constituents and region. First Minister, it is clear that the traditional automotive sector is on the way out. Will your Government now concentrate its efforts on attracting the likes of Tesla? And will you commit to invest in training and research and development into the electric vehicle sector, instead of the traditional gas-guzzling one?