Ahead of a crucial meeting of the board
of Tata Steel to discuss the future of the company’s Port Talbot site, Plaid
Cymru leader Leanne Wood said:
“This is a difficult day for those working in
the steel industry as they wait to hear for a decision on the future of Port
Talbot steelworks. Wales has a long tradition of steel production, and the
industry could have a good future here with the right support from government.
“It is important is that Tata knows that the
whole country is behind the workforce and that there is a great commitment to
the steel industry and its workforce here, and I hope that the Welsh Government
has communicated that to senior management at the company.
"We have a skilled and experienced steel
workforce in Wales and I hope that the Welsh Government will be proactive as it
fights for their future.”
Plaid Cymru South Wales
West AM Bethan Jenkins said:
“The people of Port Talbot face a difficult
wait for news today. Given the gravity of the decision being taken today, the
Welsh Government should be proactive in seeking to protect the future of steel
production in Wales.
That's why I cannot understand why the Labour Welsh Government has not sent a representative to Mumbai today to make the case for Welsh steel directly to the board. Neither is the Conservative Secretary of State for Wales present. This industry is too important to lose and I hope that both governments have made serious representations to the company.”
That's why I cannot understand why the Labour Welsh Government has not sent a representative to Mumbai today to make the case for Welsh steel directly to the board. Neither is the Conservative Secretary of State for Wales present. This industry is too important to lose and I hope that both governments have made serious representations to the company.”
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