Prime Minister's question asked in the House of Commons, by Tony Wright (Labour). It was answered on Wednesday, 20 January 2010 on behalf of the Prime Minister.

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Question: Some time ago, the City Minister, Lord Myners, said that he thought that it was becoming too easy for good British companies to be taken over by foreign predators. Now that we have had the outrage involving Cadbury, does my right hon. Friend agree?

Answer: Cadbury employs more than 5,000 people in this country, and it is a very important company for the future of this country. We are seeking assurance and have received information from Kraft about the importance that it attaches to the Cadbury work force, to the Cadbury name and to Cadbury's quality in the United Kingdom. We hope that Kraft's owners will make sure that Cadbury's 5,500 workers can retain their jobs, and make sure that new investment goes into a product that is distinctly British and sold throughout the world. So we will do everything that we can to make sure that jobs and investment are maintained in Britain.

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