§ Mr. PendryTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what Government assistance will be made available to alleviate the effects of the loss of jobs resulting from the relocation of the Gallaher Ltd. factory from Hyde, Tameside. [11161]
Mr. John M. TaylorThe Government office for the north-west will first assess with local partners the type and level of needs to be met arising from Gallaher's recent announcement, and will then consider the appropriate resources to meet those needs.
§ Mr. PendryTo ask the President of the Board of Trade when(a) he and (b) officials from his Department last met representatives of Gallaher Ltd., what was discussed; and if he will make a statement. [11163]
Mr. TaylorI have not met with representatives of Gallaher Ltd. nor have officials from my Department.