Written question asked by Desmond Swayne (Conservative) on Wednesday, 1 November 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 November 2000. It was answered by Lord Murphy of Torfaen (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 November 2000 on behalf of the Wales Office.

Office of the Secretary of State for Wales

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, When he was first informed that there were to be job losses at Panasonic and Sony in Wales. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Mr. Swayne: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales when he was first informed that there were to be job losses at Panasonic and Sony in Wales. [136876] Mr. Paul Murphy: The Government were alerted to the announcements on a confidential basis very shortly before their publication. Such decisions are ultimately commercial ones for the companies to take themselves to ensure their long-term future. It is not the Government's policy to intervene in such decisions.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 356 c688W; 136876
Session: 1999-00
Question not reached: Yes
Subjects: Electronic equipment Manufacturing industries Redundancy Wales Sony Panasonic
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk