CLOSURE OF SAMSUNG FACTORY - NORTH YORKSHIRE

Early day motion 422, tabled 10 November 1997 by Lord Willis of Knaresborough (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 23 members.

That this House regrets the decision of Samsung Heavy Industries (Europe) Ltd to close its factory in North Yorkshire with the loss of 150 jobs; and calls on the Government to contact Samsung HI (Europe) Ltd to explore alternative courses of action to avoid closure.

Signatures by party: Labour 15, Liberal Democrat 6, Conservative 2.