HC Deb 19 November 1987 vol 122 cc621-2W
Mr. John

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what further attempts he proposes to make to avert the closure of the GEC factory at Treforest; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Wyn Roberts

The decision to close the Treforest operation is one for the commercial judgment of the company. None the less, the company is aware of the regional assistance which may be available towards a project which can meet the relevant criteria and safeguard the jobs at risk.

Mr. John

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will list the meetings he, other Ministers or officials in his Department have had with officials of GEC Ltd. regarding its intended closure of its Treforest factory; what information he has recived from the company as to the likely number of job losses; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Wyn Roberts

Neither I nor other Ministers have met the company since the announcement of the closure, but officials of our Department have spoken to representatives of the company about the intended closure.

The Welsh Office stands ready to discuss with the company, or any other party, proposals which may lead to the safeguarding of the 233 jobs that may be lost.