Select Committee · Welsh Affairs Committee
The proposed closure of Ford's Bridgend plant inquiry
Status: Closed
Opened: 14 Jun 2019
Closed: 8 Jul 2019
In June, Ford announced that it planned to close its factory in Bridgend, South Wales, in September 2020 with the loss of 1,700 jobs and more in the supply chain. President of Ford Europe, Stuart Rowley, cited sustainability concerns as one of the reasons behind the closure. Trade unions described the decision as a “hammer …
Oral evidence sessions
| Date | Witnesses | |
|---|---|---|
| 8 Jul 2019 | Session | View ↗ |
Correspondence
| Date | Direction | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Sep 2019 | — | Ford Taskforce briefing note |