Commenting on the UK Government’s announcement on the first tranche of transition funding for Tata steelworkers, Welsh Conservative Shadow Minister for Economy and Energy, Samuel Kurtz MS said:
“Welsh Conservatives welcome the release of funding for Port Talbot steelworkers.
“The Conservatives ensured that this substantial sum was earmarked for steelworkers, but it remains a question; whether the Labour UK Government will explicitly promise to honour the £100 million fund in full.
“The Labour Welsh Government haven’t put a single penny on the table for Tata since 2019, they need to look again at their priorities; in particular, their recent decision to offer another £206 million to Cardiff Airport. That money would be better spent further supporting Welsh steelworkers.”
Welsh Conservative Regional Senedd Member for South Wales West and transition board member, Tom Giffard MS added:
“I am working as part of the transition board and am eager to make sure the fund actually delivers a difference in Port Talbot and beyond.”
