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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.

Witnesses

Wednesday 10 February 2016, Grimond room, Portcullis House

At 2.15pm

  • Tata Steel

At 3.00 pm

  • Community trade union

At 3.45pm

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."

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