VESTAS

Early day motion 1925, tabled 16 July 2009 by John McDonnell (Labour). Signed by 39 members.

That this House expresses its concern that, at the very time when the Government is launching its drive for developing renewable energy sources in the UK, the Vestas company, specialising in renewable energy plant, is shedding 600 jobs and is closing; and calls on the Government to intervene as a matter of urgency to ensure the future of the Vestas operation and the protection of jobs.

Signatures by party: Labour 26, Liberal Democrat 9, DUP 1, Independent 1, Respect 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.