Steel: Back From The Brink
They say a week is a long time in politics; well, try 9 months. Back in March I flew out to Mumbai with Roy Rickhuss and other leaders of Community, the main steelworkers' union, to present the workforce’s turnaround plan to Tata Steel’s Board. The response we received was negative, and the next day Tata announced their plans to sell Strip Products UK, the heart of which is the Port Talbot works, in my constituency, unleashing months of uncertainty that has had a terrible impact on thousands of steelworkers and their families.
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Aberavon MP Hails Jobs And Investment Commitments By Tata Steel, But Notes Real Concerns About Proposed Pension Changes
Commenting on the news that steel unions have achieved a commitment from Tata Steel to secure the future of jobs and investment at Port Talbot and across Strip Products UK, Stephen Kinnock, Member of Parliament for Aberavon said:
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With Christmas Looming Large, It Really Is Time To Settle These Issues And End The Uncertainty Over The Future Of Strip Products UK And The Port Talbot Steelworks
Commenting on recent reports about the future of the Port Talbot steelworks and future investment, Stephen Kinnock, Member of Parliament for Aberavon said:
“Tata Steel should end the uncertainty over the future of Strip Products UK and the Port Talbot steelworks.
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It is an absolute disgrace if Tata are rushing to close the BSPS to avoid their obligations
Commenting on reports that Tata steel are rushing to close the British Steel Pension Scheme (BSPS) to avoid a £60m payment that is due into the scheme, Stephen Kinnock, Member of Parliament for Aberavon said:
“It is an absolute disgrace if these reports [that Tata are rushing to close the BSPS to avoid a £60m payment that is due] are true. Tata have not only legal, but also moral and social responsibilities to the members of the BSPS and the workforce across the UK.
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Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon - Question to Minister
Today I asked Jesse Norman a question on the Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon and urged his government to approve the scheme, a vital project to ensure the future of our steel industry.
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Future of the Steel Industry - Westminster Hall
Today I took part in a Westminster Hall debate on the Future of the Steel Industry, my speech is included below, or you can watch it on the video at the bottom of the page. To view the full debate, click here
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship
Mr Davies.
I want to thank my friends, the Hon Members for Redcar and for Middleborough South and East Cleveland, for securing today’s debate and for their contributions.
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Market Economy Status for China and UK Steel Industry
My written Parliamentary question to the Secretary of State for International Trade on Market Economy Status for China.
Stephen Kinnock:
To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential effect on the UK Steel industry of granting China market economy status. (50158)
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EU Scrutiny Committee - David Jones
Today I questioned David Jones - the Minister of State for Europe on Brexit Negotiations, Market Economy Status for China and the Ports Sector - a transcript is below along with a video where you can watch the session again.
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Overseas Trade: China
My written Parliamentary question to the Secretary of State for International Trade, on raising illegal steel dumping at a meeting with China.
Stephen Kinnock:
To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, if he will be part of the UK-China economic and financial dialogue meeting in November 2016; and whether the illegal dumping of steel by China will form part of the discussions at that meeting.
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Iron and Steel: China
My written Parliamentary question to the Chancellor of the Exchequer on Chinese dumping of Steel.
Stephen Kinnock:
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether the illegal dumping of steel by China will form part of the discussions at the UK-China economic and financial dialogue meeting in November 2016.
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