§ Mr. Tom Clarkeasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what information he has had on the current ownership of Mackinnon's Knitwear at Coatbridge; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. LangI understand that the Mackinnon's Knitwear Company at Coatbridge is currently still owned by Dawson International plc. However, I believe that the Coblecrook dyeing works at Alva has been sold by Dawson International plc to Mr. David Hodgson of David Hodgson Ltd. also in Alva. Approximately 107 of the 160 jobs at Coblecrook will be preserved.