Trostre Steelworks in Llanelli

Part of 1. Questions to the Minister for Economy, Transport and North Wales – in the Senedd at 2:17 pm on 9 December 2020.

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Photo of Suzy Davies Suzy Davies Conservative 2:17, 9 December 2020

We've discussed the intrinsic relationship between Trostre and Port Talbot many times in this Chamber, and it wasn't just Llanelli representatives who feared the loss of Trostre when the Thyssenkrupp merger was on the cards. We've also rehearsed those actions that could be taken by both Governments to make Welsh steel production more competitive. Whatever happens in these next few days, Minister, it seems unlikely that the UK Government will tie us in permanently to EU state-aid rules, so as well as looking for new markets for Welsh steel products, how much scope do you have, working with the UK Government, to tie in future direct Government aid supporting profitability for steel manufacturers with specific decarbonisation targets?