Tata Steel and Ministers questioned on Port Talbot job losses
3 February 2016
The Welsh Affairs Committee holds a one-off evidence session on the steel industry in Wales. In January 2016, following a fall in the European steel price, job losses were announced at the Port Talbot steelworks. The session examines the future prospects for the industry in Wales and ask what support is being provided to those affected.
- Watch Parliament TV: The steel industry in Wales
- Inquiry: The steel industry in Wales
- Welsh Affairs Committee
- Cymraeg
Witnesses
Wednesday 10 February 2016, Grimond room, Portcullis House
At 2.15pm
- Tata Steel
At 3.00 pm
- Community trade union
At 3.45pm
- Rt Hon Anna Soubry MP, Minister, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
Chair's comment
Committee chair David TC Davies said:
"These job losses are another cruel blow for industry in Wales. It is important that we hold this session to understand what the future holds for steel workers in Port Talbot and gauge what support they are receiving at this difficult time."
Further information
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