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Steel Industry

Wednesday 18 November 2020 · 2 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • The UK Government are committed to a long-term sustainable future for steelmaking in Wales.
  • Discussions have taken place with Tata Steel regarding their future plans in Wales.
  • The UK Government provided a 30 million loan to Celsa, which saved 800 jobs.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Stephen Kinnock Lab Aberafan Maesteg
Wales Business & Trade
Context

The hon. Gentleman inquired about discussions on the long-term future of steelmaking in Wales.

Question

What recent discussions has he had with the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy on the long-term future of the steel industry in Wales?

Answer from David Davies

The UK Government are committed to a long-term sustainable future for steelmaking in Wales. We have met Tata Steel and the Welsh Government, and BEIS will continue working with the company as it shapes its business strategy.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Did not provide specific details about discussions or timelines of positive outcomes

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Q2 Stephen Kinnock Lab Aberafan Maesteg
Wales Business & Trade
Context

The hon. Gentleman is concerned about Tata Steel selling its Dutch operations to a Swedish company amid the current crisis, impacting the UK's manufacturing sector.

Question

Given the recent news of Tata Steel selling its Dutch operations to a Swedish company, can he provide details on discussions with the Government and Tata Steel regarding their future plans in Wales?

Answer from David Davies

Discussions have taken place with Tata Steel, but I cannot go into great detail. The UK Government stand ready to work with all parties to ensure a future for steelmaking in Wales, as demonstrated by the £30 million loan to Celsa that saved 800 jobs.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Did not provide specific details on ongoing discussions or positive outcomes

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