Part of 2. Questions to the Counsel General and Minister for European Transition (in respect of his European Transition responsibilities) – in the Senedd at 3:17 pm on 7 October 2020.
Well, I echo the Member's concern. Our friends in the steel sector continually make the argument to us, which we accept and agree, that the sort of scenario that she envisages would be very, very detrimental to steel production in Wales and in the UK. I can assure her that the Minister for the economy has an ongoing dialogue with steel producers in Wales, and across the economy actually, in relation to other sectors as well that are potentially adversely affected by Brexit, and the consequences of leaving the European transition period without a significant deal focused on supporting livelihoods, focused on supporting those foundational sectors in our economy. The risks of doing so are very significant and he continues to be in regular discussion both with steel producers, but also the UK Government on these issues.