The Steel Industry

Part of 3. Questions to the Minister for Economy – in the Senedd at 3:10 pm on 31 January 2023.

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Photo of John Griffiths John Griffiths Labour 3:10, 31 January 2023

You mentioned Liberty Steel, Minister, and the mothballing of that plant has understandably created a great deal of concern. You would know, Minister, that that industrial operation is very extensive, and has many opportunities within it, I think. You've got the power station there, the rail links and the rail head, its own dock and the scale of the site; it has great potential, and there's a deal of frustration that that potential isn't being realised at the moment. So, will you, Minister, work with Liberty Steel and possibly others in the future to make sure that the potential in that site is fully realised for economic development and jobs growth?