"Does my hon. Friend agree that, although other European countries have recognised the energy costs facing the steel industry, this Government have done absolutely nothing about them? It is a major problem facing the industry. Although the long-term future might be hydrogen, as we hope it is, it will not …..." Mark Tami - View Speech
"When I looked at the Order Paper, I thought I might be making my speech at about 9 o’clock or even later, so I am pleasantly surprised. I am willing to take interventions as we have more time.
This year in Alyn and Deeside, we are delighted to be celebrating …..." Mark Tami - View Speech
"I totally agree with my hon. Friend’s important point. Although Shotton is doing very well at the moment—touch wood—it is reliant on Port Talbot for the steel that it finishes. Without that, the business model does not work.
For decades, Shotton Steel has produced some of the finest steel products …..." Mark Tami - View Speech
After John Summers’ death in 1876, the business began to expand under the leadership of his son Harry, who joined forces with three of his brothers, grew the business and opened the Hawarden iron works on the banks of the River Dee in 1896. With a 250-strong workforce and …..." Mark Tami - View Speech
Believe it or not, there was even the idea that some received payment in the local pub by way of a pint or two of beer. As a result, many joined the Steel Smelters Union in protest, and to avoid industrial action …..." Mark Tami - View Speech
"Once again, I agree. I am also very concerned that the Government only ever seem interested in the steel industry when we are in crisis. When there is a crisis, suddenly the Government are all over the steel industry, and the moment it drops out of the headlines, so does …..." Mark Tami - View Speech
"My hon. Friend makes a very good point. Every which way the industry turns, it seems to be at a disadvantage to its neighbours.
I implore the Government: instead of turning their back, will they turn towards the people they serve, provide a proper industrial strategy for the industry and …..." Mark Tami - View Speech