CENTENARY OF BETTS UK LIMITED OF COLCHESTER

Early day motion 221, tabled 20 December 1999 by Bob Russell (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 11 members.

That this House congratulates Betts UK Limited of Colchester on the occasion of its centenary, and first anniversary as an independent private company; notes that, from its headquarters in Britain's oldest recorded town, the company exports toothpaste plastic tubes and other containers for the food and cosmetic industries throughout the world as well as providing such items for the UK markets; and wishes Betts and its 550 employees in Colchester further success in the years ahead.

Signatures by party: Labour 7, Liberal Democrat 4.