HC Deb 05 June 1986 vol 98 c634W
17. Mr. Moynihan

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what steps the Government are taking to alleviate the effect on the work force in view of the announcement of redundancies at Rothmans factory in Carrickfergus.

Dr. Boyson

As I announced on 6 May I have asked a group of officials to examine the situation with a view to alleviating the effects of the redundancies at Carrickfergus. We have already provided on the spot information about job vacancies and offered job and new business development counselling to those who wish to avail themselves of it.

I have also decided to increase from 45 per cent. to 50 per cent. the rate of industrial development grant available in the Carrickfergus area.