§ 26. Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will make a statement on the closure of the Optec DD factory at Buckley, Flintshire. [28424]
§ Mr. HainWe were very disappointed to hear of this closure and greatly regret the job losses involved. But such decisions must remain a commercial matter for the company. The Welsh Office and its agencies nevertheless stand ready to assist wherever they can.