Call for Evidence
The environmental and economic legacy of Wales' industrial past
The Committee is inviting written submissions by 02 February 2025. These should focus on, but are not limited to:
1. What progress has been made in addressing the environmental legacy of Wales’ industrial past?
- How could the UK Government further support the remediation of former industrial sites in Wales?
- Can former industrial sites contribute to the green transition in Wales, and how could the UK Government help to maximise opportunities?
2. How has deindustrialisation shaped socio-economic conditions in Wales today?
- What does access to the labour market look like in former industrial areas of Wales that were once centred around heavy industries?
- How effective have UK Government policies and funding interventions been in responding to the consequences of deindustrialisation in Wales?
3. Is deindustrialisation an ongoing process, and how might it affect Wales’ role in the UK Government’s growth mission?
- What part will heavy industry play in the future of the Welsh economy, and what support could the UK Government provide?
- How could Wales best manage transitions to digital and green economies without exacerbating socio-economic inequalities?
If you have any questions about submitting evidence to this inquiry, please email welshcom@parliament.uk.
This call for written evidence has now closed.
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