HC Deb 19 November 1981 vol 13 c201W
Mr. Parry

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the anticipated loss of jobs in the Province following the closure of the Liverpool-Belfast ferry.

Mr. Adam Butler

The Department of Manpower Services has so far been notified of the anticipated loss of 93 jobs in Northern Ireland as a direct result of the closure of the Liverpool-Belfast ferry. All are employees of the ferry company. This figure excludes crew members, a number of whom may live in the Province.