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Minister for Economy - Tata Steel session
But, as far as you're concerned, there are no conditions attached to this deal at all.
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Minister for Economy - Tata Steel session
In your discussions with the UK Government, have you covered potential terms and conditions of the grant to Tata, and what conditions would you expect to see?
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Minister for Economy - Tata Steel session
And no doubt we'll come on to talk about the transition board in due course, later on. Now, very, very quickly, Sam, you'd like to come in on this.
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Minister for Economy - Tata Steel session
Because in your Plenary statement on 23 January you said that the UK Government has 'failed to set out the case for a £500 million subsidy that results in 2,800 job losses and the loss of virgin steel-making capacity', and that you were unclear what outcomes…
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Minister for Economy - Tata Steel session
What I'm trying to find out from you is—. Obviously, you believe that the current deal is unacceptable, but what I'm trying to find out from you, and what we'd like to know as a committee, of course, is: what is your alternative, what alternative would you…
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Minister for Economy - Tata Steel session
So, just for clarity then, Minister, your favoured approach is the Syndex plan.
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Minister for Economy - Tata Steel session
This is the Syndex plan.
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Minister for Economy - Tata Steel session
Thank you very much indeed for those introductions. Now, Minister, you've made it clear that the current deal between the UK Government and Tata Steel is unacceptable. Can you tell us therefore what is your favoured alternative deal?
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Minister for Economy - Tata Steel session
We'll move immediately, therefore, to item 3, which is a session with the Minister for Economy on Tata Steel. The committee has been closely following developments in the Welsh steel sector, and considering the future of Welsh steel. Today's session is an…
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Papers to note
We'll move on to item 2, which is papers to note. We have one paper to note. Are there any issues arising from this paper at all? None.
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Introductions, apologies, substitutions, and declarations of interest
Thank you. Anyone else? No.
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Introductions, apologies, substitutions, and declarations of interest
Welcome all to this meeting of the Senedd's Economy, Trade and Rural Affairs Committee. I've not received any apologies for absence. Do Members have any declarations of interest at all? Luke Fletcher.
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Questions to the Minister for Economy
The language of politics is about priorities, Minister. You make these decisions, you are the Minister responsible for these budget cuts and, as we all know, your Government are spending money on extra politicians, for example, when you could actually be…
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Questions to the Minister for Economy
Well, here we go again: the First Minister in waiting blaming everyone else. At the moment, you are responsible for apprenticeships, Minister, and you must take responsibility for that. And let's be clear, the apprenticeship budget has been reduced by 3.65…
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Questions to the Minister for Economy
Diolch, Llywydd. Minister, as you know, it's National Apprenticeship Week, and this is an opportunity to reflect on the importance of apprenticeships to the Welsh economy. Now, on 27 February, you'll be making a policy statement in this Chamber on…
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Debate: The Steel Industry in Wales
Well, as a committee, of course, we very much hope that we will have UK Government Ministers in front of us as a committee in due course, and certainly those will be some of the questions we will be asking UK Government Ministers. Now, throughout this period…
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Debate: The Steel Industry in Wales
Diolch, Llywydd. As the Minister said, on Friday, Tata presented a breakdown of its proposed restructure, and the consultation process that follows is an opportunity for serious engagement between the company, its workforce, representatives and Governments…
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Debate: The Draft Budget 2024-25
Diolch, Dirprwy Lywydd. I'm pleased to be able to take part in this debate as Chair of the Economy, Trade and Rural Affairs Committee, and I'd like to thank all members of the committee for the work that the committee has done on this draft budget. This draft…
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Debate on petitions P-06-1359 and P-06-1362 concerning support for childcare costs
You'll have to conclude now.
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Debate on petitions P-06-1359 and P-06-1362 concerning support for childcare costs
We'll move on now to item 9, which is a debate on petitions P-06-1359 and P-06-1362 concerning support for childcare costs. I call on the Chair of the committee to move the motion—Jack Sargeant.
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Debate on a Member's Legislative Proposal: A Bill to establish structured oversight of NHS managers
The proposal is to note the proposal. Does any Member object? [Objection.] Yes, there is objection. Therefore, I will defer voting under this item until voting time.
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Debate on a Member's Legislative Proposal: A Bill to establish structured oversight of NHS managers
I now call on Mabon ap Gwynfor to reply to the debate.
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Debate on a Member's Legislative Proposal: A Bill to establish structured oversight of NHS managers
I call on the Minister for Health and Social Services, Eluned Morgan.
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Debate on a Member's Legislative Proposal: A Bill to establish structured oversight of NHS managers
You must conclude now.
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Debate on a Member's Legislative Proposal: A Bill to establish structured oversight of NHS managers
The Member must conclude now.
