Future of Welsh Steel

Inquiry5

The Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee has been set up by the Senedd to look at policy and legislation, and to hold the Welsh Government to account in specific areas. These areas include business, economic development, skills, international trade, agriculture, fisheries and food.

Following the announcement regarding the closure of the blast furnaces in Port Talbot the Committee agreed to hold evidence sessions to discuss the future of the steel industry in South Wales and the support for people affected by the closure and associated job losses.

The Climate Change, Environment and Infrastructure Committee previously held a one-off session on the decarbonisation of the steel industry in south Wales with Tata Steel on 26 April 2023.

Following the Committee’s evidence session with Tata Steel UK on 7 February 2024 the Committee Chair issued a statement.

The Chair issued a further statement on 25 April following the conclusion of talks between Tata Steel UK and unions.

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>>>Engagement report (PDF 383KB)

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2026

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>>>Letter from the Chair to the First Minister of Wales, and Secretary of State for Wales - 31 March 2026 (PDF 154KB)

>>>Letter from the Chair to the Chief Executive, National Grid - 31 March 2026 (PDF 125KB)

>>>Letter from the Secretary of State for Wales, UK Government – 24 March 2026 (PDF 452KB)

>>>Letter from the Chair to the Secretary of State for Wales - 15 January 2026 (PDF 108KB)