Rebecca Evans

Labour MS for Gower

Profile

Labour MS for Gower

Entered the Senedd on 5 May 2011

Also represented Mid and West Wales

Recent appearances

  • 9. Short Debate: Mining copper in Wales: Is it reasonable to rely on imported copper? 4 Dec 2024

    I'd certainly be interested in finding out in greater detail the services that they are able offer, because the quality of our waters, of course, is something that is of concern to us. Perhaps if the Member writes to me, I'll be able to make those links between ourselves and that company. So, just moving on and thinking about opportunities to strengthen our supplies of critical minerals in...
  • 9. Short Debate: Mining copper in Wales: Is it reasonable to rely on imported copper? 4 Dec 2024

    I absolutely agree that our focus should be on environmentally responsible mining and also in respect of the fair work agenda that we are all very passionate about here in Wales, and, of course, we stand ready to engage with those businesses that might have opportunities in their sights. But as I mentioned at the start, I can't comment on a particular opportunity that there might be out...
  • 9. Short Debate: Mining copper in Wales: Is it reasonable to rely on imported copper? 4 Dec 2024

    Yes. So, I absolutely recognise the importance of copper in our heritage and in our history of our economy and our society more widely across Wales and beyond. Indeed, in those times, copper became such a valuable and important commodity that, once our own resources were exhausted, sailors would leave Swansea for Chile and then they'd make that arduous journey all around Cape Horn and bring...

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