COMET REDUNDANCIES

Early day motion 794, tabled 28 November 2012 by Robert Halfon (Conservative). Signed by 16 members.

That this House is deeply concerned by the job losses at Comet stores across the country, including 80 in Harlow, with more now at risk; calls on the administrators Deloitte to ensure that all Comet staff are treated fairly and that they receive proper advice and support; andfinally urges the Government to investigate this insolvency process, including the terms and structure of the purchase of Comet by OpCapita LLP in February 2012, given that a number of former Comet employees have now made allegations of serious malpractice.

Signatures by party: Labour 6, DUP 5, Conservative 2, Liberal Democrat 2, Respect 1.