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Written question asked by Madeleine Moon (Labour) on Monday, 10 June 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 13 June 2019 (named day). It was answered by Andrew Stephenson (Conservative) on Thursday, 13 June 2019 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.


Ford Motor Company: Bridgend

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, if he will hold discussions with representatives of Ford UK on that company meeting 50 per cent of the tax deductions from redundancy payments to workers at Ford Bridgend; and if he will make a statement.

Answer

The terms of the separation packages for Ford Bridgend Engine plant workers have only recently been communicated by the company.

Ford has indicated that they will seek to avoid compulsory redundancies. They have also stated that they will be offering generous voluntary redundancy packages and options for redeployment.

United Kingdom Government and Welsh Government are working together to support Ford workers and the local community.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
262301
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Redundancy pay Ford Motor Company Bridgend
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk