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<p>Her Majesty’s Government is committed to working closely with the Welsh Government
to consider, and where possible, mitigate the impact of Ford’s decision to close its
Bridgend Engine Plant. The Welsh Government, the Wales Office, Department for Business,
Energy & Industrial Strategy and the Department for International Trade came together
with the company, local leaders, unions and Bridgend County Borough Council for the
first meeting of the Ford Bridgend Taskforce on 1 July.</p><p>Jointly sponsored by
Welsh Government Minister for Economy and Transport Ken Skates and my rt. hon. Friend
the Secretary of State for Wales, and chaired by Professor Richard Parry-Jones, the
Taskforce has been established to support Ford workers, communities and local economy
following the company’s decision to close their operation in Bridgend from Autumn
2020.</p><p>Bridgend County Borough Council is expected to have a key role in the
activities of this Taskforce, as part of wider joint efforts to support the workers
and the wider community.</p>
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