§ 36. Mr. Allan Adamsasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what assurances about future employment were sought by and given to his Department's officials by Coats Patons Limited in connection with Government assistance for its recent merger with Viyella.
§ Mr. Allan StewartNo Government financial assistance has been given to Coats Patons plc in connection with its proposed merger with Vantona Viyella plc. Discussions between departmental officials and companies in merger cases are treated as commercially confidential.