§ Q29. Mr. Ripponasked the Prime Minister what action he is taking to fulfil the pledge he gave on 8th May to do all he could to keep open the Weyroc factory at Hexham.
§ The Prime MinisterThis was one of the subjects raised at my meeting with the northern regional council of the TUC on 9th May. The company has had several meetings with the Department of Industry, which has explained the assistance that could be made available under the Industry Act.