§ Mr. Parryasked the Prime Minister what representations she has received from church leaders concerning the social effects of the proposed loss of 2,000 jobs at the United Biscuits plant in Liverpool; what reply she has sent; and if she will make a statement.
§ The Prime MinisterI have received no such representations from church leaders. I was of course very concerned to hear about these further job losses in Liverpool, and I am deeply conscious of the distress that unemployment brings to those affected, but these difficult decisions must be a matter for the commercial judgment of the company concerned.
All the facilities of the Manpower Services Commission will, of course, be available to help those who may be made redundant to find alternative employment or train for new jobs.