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Written question asked by Ken Purchase (Labour) on Thursday, 1 February 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 15 February 2001. It was answered by Patricia Hewitt (Labour) on Thursday, 15 February 2001 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.


Dept of Trade and Industry

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what representations he has received from Goodyear Wolverhampton in respect of Government assistance; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

Mr. Purchase: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what representations he has received from Goodyear Wolverhampton in respect of Government assistance; and if he will make a statement. [149001] Ms Hewitt: My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry has received no representations from Goodyear in Wolverhampton in respect of Government assistance. Currently, the management and unions at Goodyear are involved in discussions that offer the prospect of improving the cost base of the plant.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
363 c289W; 149001
Session
2000-01
Subjects
Wolverhampton Goodyear
Link
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