National Assembly for Wales

This Senedd:
1. Welcomes the intention of Vishay Intertechnology to acquire Newport Wafer Fab, the UK’s biggest semiconductor plant.
2. Commends the work of the Nexperia Newport Staff Association in advocating for a long-term future for the site.
3. Notes:
a) the committed skilled workforce, and the strong support from academics, businesses, local government and the Welsh Government that makes Newport a great, ambitious place for this investment; and
b) the cross-party support in the Senedd for this venture.
4. Calls on the UK Government to ensure the national security vetting process is conducted to secure this proposed investment.