HC Deb 13 July 1979 vol 970 c322W
Mr. Wigley

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what steps he has taken to safeguard the jobs currently in jeopardy at the SCM factory at Porthmadog.

Mr. Nicholas Edwards

Decisions about the future of the factory are a matter for the company's commercial judgment. My Department, and others concerned, have kept in close touch with the situation and have been ready to offer any possible aid. However it is clear that there is no appropriate avenue of Government financial assistance. Every effort will continue to be made to attract new industry to the area.