The 2 Sisters Food Group Site in Llangefni

Part of 1. Questions to the First Minister – in the Senedd at 1:31 pm on 7 February 2023.

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Photo of Rhun ap Iorwerth Rhun ap Iorwerth Plaid Cymru 1:31, 7 February 2023

(Translated)

Thank you, Minister. It is now almost a fortnight since the announcement of the consultation—it was a short one anyway. And, although it was clear from the outset that the risk was that this was a decision that had already been made, it is crucial, of course, that the priority is to see whether there is anything that can be done to change the company's mind. But, we must simultaneously prepare for the worst. We are talking about a huge impact on the community—3 per cent of the whole workforce on Anglesey. 

In light of that, would the Minister agree with me that the response must be significant and swift, from the Welsh and UK Governments, given that so much of what has driven this, from Brexit to energy costs, is the responsibility of the UK Government, and, from significant investment in job creation to support with the cost of living, that Ministers in London and Cardiff need to make an early statement that the community, the council and the economic development plans can expect significant financial support?