CAMPAIGN TO RETAIN THE GLAXO, SMITH KLINE, SPEKE PLANT

Early day motion 165, tabled 17 July 2001 by Claire Curtis-Thomas (Labour). Signed by 38 members.

That this House supports the employees of the Glaxo, Smith Kline plant Speke as they seek to prevent the plant from closure in 2004; recognises the positive contribution made by the chemical and pharmaceutical industries in the North West to the regional economy; calls on the Executive board of Glaxo, Smith Kline to reconsider their decision to close the plant in 2004; and further calls on the Government to support the manufacturing, chemical and pharmaceutical industries in the North West.

Signatures by party: Labour 36, Labour/Co-operative 2.