Question follow-through · 67194

Industry: South Wales

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to ensure that (a) existing jobs are protected and (b) investor confidence is maintained in the South Wales Industrial Cluster.

answeredDepartment for Energy Security and Net Zero

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Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Tabled
11 Jul 2025
Target answer date
17 Jul 2025
Answer
17 Jul 2025 · 6 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 11 Jul 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to ensure that (a) existing jobs are protected and (b) investor confidence is maintained in the South Wales Industrial Cluster.

  2. 17 Jul 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 17 Jul 2025

    Answer published

    The South Wales Industrial cluster is home to many longstanding and globally recognised businesses. Our modern Industrial Strategy has already set out further support for key growth sectors including foundational sectors such as chemicals. This government...

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