Commenting on the future of approximately 800 jobs at Tata Steel in Shotton, Shadow North Wales Minister Mark Isherwood AM said:
“Having worked with them for many years, I hold the Shotton community in the highest regard and my thoughts are with them at this deeply worrying time.
“Whilst much of the coverage has focussed on Tata’s future at Port Talbot, these are troubling times for North Wales, with the future of 800 jobs at Shotton so critical to our region.
“Support from the Welsh and UK Governments will be critical in achieving the future of steel in North Wales – and the workers at Shotton deserve nothing less than to see every possible avenue explored.
“Welsh Conservatives have long called for action on business rates and procurement to support the steel industry's future in North Wales, and all options must now be considered to secure a successful sale of the plant at Shotton, and elsewhere.
“With the Assembly to be reconvened at this critical time, Welsh Conservatives will make the case loudly for the long-term future of North Wales steel, and to ensure our region can act as a competitive environment for steel.”