Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 28 Oct 2015 Steel Industry
"I was fairly astonished to read the comments from the Minister for what the Government call the “northern powerhouse”. He said that what has happened to Redcar was a “tragic distraction” from his work on the northern powerhouse—I had hoped that he would have seen it as part of his …..." Angela Eagle - View Speech
"I suspect that the nationalisation of the steel industry took place before I was born, and we could have a history lesson on that. There are many examples of EU Governments who do a much better job at preserving their steel industries than this Government appear to have done so …..." Angela Eagle - View Speech
"The hon. Lady is correct. Many EU Governments manage to deal with the state aid rules far more creatively than this Government...." Angela Eagle - View Speech
"My hon. Friend’s practical suggestion should be considered with great seriousness not only by the Government but by the EU.
The steel summit in Rotherham was convened only following the Backbench Business Committee debate, and it ended with more job losses and no significant Government announcements. Far from keeping the …..." Angela Eagle - View Speech
Despite being announced in the Chancellor’s autumn statement in 2011, the most substantial part of this package is still waiting to be implemented. Ministers admitted in a parliamentary question to my hon. Friend the Member for Cardiff South and Penarth (Stephen Doughty) that they have not even …..." Angela Eagle - View Speech
"My hon. Friend represents many constituents directly affected by the closure in Redcar, as does my hon. Friend the Member for Redcar (Anna Turley), and he demonstrates his knowledge of the problems faced by the British steel industry. It is a pity the Chancellor of the Exchequer did not acknowledge …..." Angela Eagle - View Speech
"I said I would give way to the hon. Member for Monmouth (David T. C. Davies), so I will be polite and give way to him first...." Angela Eagle - View Speech
"The hon. Gentleman needs to demonstrate to his constituents that he is fighting for their jobs now. He needs to be putting pressure on his own Front Bench to have a proper strategy. This is a heavy industry, which is, by definition, energy intensive. The problem is that the Government …..." Angela Eagle - View Speech