HC Deb 13 November 1972 vol 846 cc8-9W
45. Mr. Blenkinsop

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will make a further statement regarding the closure of Wrights' factory in South Shields following the recent take-over of this firm.

Mr. Anthony Grant

Contacts between officials of my Department and the management about the facts relating to the take-over and closure decision confirm that the basic position is as I outlined in the Adjournment debate on 25th October.

54. Mr. Gourlay

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he is aware of the impending closure of the Carron Hydraulics Limited factory in Kirkcaldy, involving a loss of some 80 male engineering jobs; and what steps he intends to take to provide alternative employment.

Mr. Anthony Grant

Yes. The Department will do everything possible to find a new occupant for the Kirkcaldy factory.

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