§ Mr. Parryasked the Secretary of State for Employment if there were discussions between his Department and Courtaulds Ltd. prior to the announcement of the proposed closure of its Aintree plant; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonThere were no discussions between Courtaulds Ltd. and my Department about the proposed closure of its Aintree plant prior to the company's announcement that it was to be closed.
I very much regret this further closure in Liverpool, but I know that the Manpower Services Commission will do all it can to help the workers affected.