Anglesey Aluminium

Part of 2. Questions to the Minister for Economy – in the Senedd at 2:50 pm on 11 May 2022.

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Photo of Sam Rowlands Sam Rowlands Conservative 2:50, 11 May 2022

I'd like to put on record also, and agree with lots of what the Member for Ynys Môn has said, in terms of the importance of the former Anglesey Aluminium site not only to Anglesey, but also to the north Wales region as a whole. It can make a huge amount of difference if that site is properly developed, and I've mentioned that a few times in this Chamber before, and it is regretful that we haven't seen it realised yet, for all sorts of different reasons, I understand. In addition to the comments made by the Member for Ynys Môn, some of the resources we do have in north Wales and the opportunities that we do have around energy, in particular on wind, solar, marine, nuclear, energy projects, and possible manufacturing projects that would support a greener economy and create those well-paid jobs, are there ready to be taken as opportunities, and this site, I believe, could play a key part in that future development. So, in light of this, and in light of the comments you made a moment ago, Minister, in terms of future development of the site, I wonder what action you're taking to highlight and advertise the opportunities of this site to investors and developers, to encourage them to come over to Anglesey and to see them develop the former Anglesey Aluminium site.