§ Lord Sefton of Garstonasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they will take steps to prevent a further increase in unemployment in Liverpool in the event of a takeover or merger at Plessey plc's factory at Edge Lane, Liverpool.
§ The Secretary of State for Employment (Lord Young of Graffham)In the event of job losses at Plessey plc's factory at Edge Lane, Liverpool, for whatever reason, the facilities of the Manpower Services Commission will be made available to help those workers made redundant find alternative employment or train for new jobs.