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CLOSURE OF WHITWORTHS, WARRINGTON

Early day motion 623, tabled 10 April 2000 by Helen Jones (Labour). Signed by 38 members.

That this House deplores the decision of Whitworths to close its factory in Warrington with the loss of approximately 250 jobs; regrets that the company failed to return to negotiations with Warrington Borough Council before announcing its decision; believes that its failure to recognise trade unions at its Warrington plant, while recognising them at its Irthlingborough site, is totally unjustifiable; and regards the proposed closure as a slap in the face for a loyal and diligent workforce.

Signatures by party: Labour 34, Labour/Co-operative 3, Unknown 1.