DUNLOP HYDRAULIC HOSE

Early day motion 878, tabled 25 February 2002 by David Clelland (Labour). Signed by 19 members.

That this House condemns the closure of Dunlop Hydraulic Hose on the Team Valley Trading Estate in Gateshead, with the loss of 99 jobs; notes that the cynical and unrealistic response to an offer by the workforce to consider any proposal to rescue the plant was to suggest a 75 per cent. cut in wages; further notes that the company has given minimum notice and minimum redundancy terms to loyal workers of up to and in excess of 30 years service; and expresses disappointment that Dunlop should choose to leave Gateshead after a 50 year history in the town and outrage that this international company should treat its workers and the local community in such a mean and shabby manner.

Signatures by party: Labour 17, Labour/Co-operative 1, Plaid Cymru 1.