David Rees

4 June 2024, Plenary

Debate: The Steel Industry in Wales

Thank you for taking the intervention. Do you agree—I think Adam Price highlighted the point—that we do need to talk to Tata, because the threat that Tata are putting on their workforce is totally unacceptable? They've come to an agreement, and now, because…

4 June 2024, Plenary

Debate: The Steel Industry in Wales

I thank the Member for giving way, and I fully understand what you're saying, the plan about decommissioning. You're quite right: decommissioning can either basically decommission it to be reused or decommission it to close it down, effectively. But I still…

4 June 2024, Plenary

Debate: The Steel Industry in Wales

Can I thank the Government for bringing this forward? It is an important debate we have discussed. Because as you've already pointed out—three people already have said—blast furnace No. 5 shuts down this month, blast furnace No. 4 in September. Now, I…

4 June 2024, Plenary

Debate: The Steel Industry in Wales

It's going to be part of my contribution, but do you accept the fact that—? You've used 2019, I'll go back to 2016, if you want to, and tell you the UK Government failed to do anything in 2016 for the Welsh steelworkers. But let's talk about the current—. Do…

4 June 2024, Plenary

Debate: The Steel Industry in Wales

Will you take an intervention?

14 May 2024, Plenary

Statement by the First Minister: Tata Steel

Can I thank the First Minister for his statement, but not just for his statement? The people I talk to in Port Talbot—my neighbours, friends, colleagues—are thankful for you actually going out to Mumbai and showing leadership because, so far, we've not seen…