WELSH MANUFACTURING

Early day motion 514, tabled 6 July 2005 by Lembit Öpik (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 10 members.

That this House deeply regrets the factory closures announced by Sony and Wrigley, and that Christie Tyler is now in receivership, causing a worsening crisis in Welsh manufacturing and the economic performance of the nation; believes an audit should be conducted into Welsh manufacturing products to determine the strengths and difficulties facing Welsh industry; further believes decisive governance and a proactive and progressive long-term strategy are vital to overcome Wales's current economic problems; and calls on the Government to include research and development at the heart of such a strategy.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 4, Labour 3, Plaid Cymru 2, UUP 1.