That this House regrets the Transbus International plc announcement of the proposed closure of the Plaxton bus and coach factory, Eastfield, Scarborough at the end of the working day on Thursday 3rd May; is concerned that this proposal will deny 700 employees future employment and consequential loss of contracts to suppliers and sub-contractors in North Yorkshire and will result in one out of 20 members of the local workforce losing their livelihoods; notes that the withdrawal of the company will jeopardise future employment opportunities in Scarborough and North Yorkshire with the potential collapse of the local economy; commends the actions taken by Plaxton employees, local authorities and regional government agencies with the support of Her Majesty's Government in establishing an Eastfield rapid reaction taskforce to secure a sustainable outcome for the people of Scarborough; and supports representations by the honourable Member for Scarborough and Whitby to Her Majesty's Government for the enhancement of the economic prospects for the communities of Eastfield, Scarborough and North Yorkshire by urgent consideration of a special assisted area status for Scarborough, progress for upgrading of the A64 transport corridor to the North Yorkshire coast and the continued fullest support for the Eastfield rapid reaction taskforce.

That this House regrets the Transbus International plc announcement of the proposed closure of the Plaxton bus and coach factory, Eastfield, Scarborough at the end of the working day on Thursday 3rd May; is concerned that this proposal will deny 700 employees future employment and consequential loss of contracts to...

That this House notes the ruling of the Law Lords that National Power and National Grid acted lawfully in using ??330 million from pension fund surpluses to pay for redundancies; believes that the Electricity Supply Pensioners Group was right in principle to argue that surplus belong to pensioners; calls on the Government to implement the recommendations which it has accepted of the Myners Report that the Law Commission should review pension surpluses as soon as possible; and further congratulates Mr Dave Laws and Mr Reg Mayes for their endeavours in their campaign to seek justice for the 200,000 members of the Electricity Supply Pensioners Group.

That this House notes the ruling of the Law Lords that National Power and National Grid acted lawfully in using ??330 million from pension fund surpluses to pay for redundancies; believes that the Electricity Supply Pensioners Group was right in principle to argue that surplus belong to pensioners; calls on...

That this House condemns the actions of Cathelco Group Ltd in depriving 16 former employees from Ailsa Troon shipyard of redundancy and severance pay in spite of written commitments to the contrary when the employees concerned had stayed on at the company's request to wind up the business and in so doing saved Cathelco substantial funds in penalty payments for outstanding contracts; calls on Cathelco Group Ltd to honour its responsibilities to the Ailsa Troon employees with immediate effect, failing which the Government should not award any further contracts to the Company or its subsidiaries; and further calls for consideration to be given to instigating a DTI inquiry into the workings of Cathelco Ltd and its holding companies.

That this House condemns the actions of Cathelco Group Ltd in depriving 16 former employees from Ailsa Troon shipyard of redundancy and severance pay in spite of written commitments to the contrary when the employees concerned had stayed on at the company's request to wind up the business and in...

That this House notes that a recent decision of an employment tribunal suggested that employee representatives should be consulted in collective redundancy situations only after the management has made a firm decision as to who should be made redundant; notes that this is contrary to Article 2 of the Collective Redundancies Directive which states 'Where an employer is contemplating collective redundancies, he shall begin consultation with the workers' representative in good time with a view to reaching agreement'; notes that the trade union MSF has complained to the European Commission about the implementation in the UK of the Collective Redundancies Directive; and therefore asks Her Majesty's Government to set up discussions between the relevant parties on how best to ensure that the full meaning and original intent of the Collective Redundancies Directive is implemented and upheld.

That this House notes that a recent decision of an employment tribunal suggested that employee representatives should be consulted in collective redundancy situations only after the management has made a firm decision as to who should be made redundant; notes that this is contrary to Article 2 of the Collective...

That this House is dismayed by the 450 redundancies at TRW Burnley announced on 2nd March; believes that every step possible should be taken to save these jobs and ensure the safeguarding of the other jobs at the Burnley site; expresses concern at sourcing production of car switchgear and components outside the EU as proposed by TRW; believes that these actions should be reconsidered; and recognises that Government assistance to the Rover Group should require United Kingdom production of components, wherever possible to keep employment in the car industry and motor component industry in the United Kingdom.

That this House is dismayed by the 450 redundancies at TRW Burnley announced on 2nd March; believes that every step possible should be taken to save these jobs and ensure the safeguarding of the other jobs at the Burnley site; expresses concern at sourcing production of car switchgear and components...

That this House condemns the recent announcement of 28 posts lost in BBC Wales Resources and 44 lost in BBC Wales Production; believes that the 4 per cent. budget cut of ??2.1 million for 2000-01, and the similar cut planned for 2001-02, will cause permanent damage to the fabric of BBC Wales and make it impossible for it to maintain its public service remit fully; notes that these year-on-year cuts have led to increasing centralisation of BBC Wales in Cardiff to the detriment of the rest of the country - with BBC operations in Swansea, Bangor, Wrexham, etc., curtailed, under further threat and exposure to closure; recognises that this centralisation is particularly ironic given the present climate of devolution; and calls on the new Director General and the Board of Governors to rescind the planned cutbacks for 2001-02 in Wales.

That this House condemns the recent announcement of 28 posts lost in BBC Wales Resources and 44 lost in BBC Wales Production; believes that the 4 per cent. budget cut of ??2.1 million for 2000-01, and the similar cut planned for 2001-02, will cause permanent damage to the fabric of...

That this House notes with grave concern the announcement from RJB Mining that they are to cease production at Ellington Colliery, the last deep coal mine in Northumberland; expresses further concern that the closure of Ellington Colliery will result in a loss of over 400 jobs in an area of south east Northumberland, where unemployment is already twice the national average; recognises that the workforce has consistently proved its ability to exceed production targets and produce a profit for RJB; believes that, given the opportunity, it could continue to produce coal for local markets for several years to come; calls upon RJB Mining to recognise the contribution Ellington Colliery has made to the considerable profits that they have enjoyed over recent years and urgently to reconsider their decision to cease production; recognises that one of the problems is the result of foreign coal being 'dumped' in the UK; and urges Her Majesty's Government to tackle this problem and also to provide any assistance it can to help to safeguard the jobs at Ellington Colliery.

That this House notes with grave concern the announcement from RJB Mining that they are to cease production at Ellington Colliery, the last deep coal mine in Northumberland; expresses further concern that the closure of Ellington Colliery will result in a loss of over 400 jobs in an area of...

That this House expresses its great delight that all the jobs at Kvaerner have been saved as a result of an agreement being struck between Kvaerner, its present owners, and GEC; praises the workforce and its union representatives who kept up the fight for many months and would not give in; congratulates the Task Force and Government Ministers for their role in bringing these negotiations to a happy conclusion; and wishes the yard well for a happy and prosperous future.

That this House expresses its great delight that all the jobs at Kvaerner have been saved as a result of an agreement being struck between Kvaerner, its present owners, and GEC; praises the workforce and its union representatives who kept up the fight for many months and would not give...

That this House views with serious concern the decision by First North Western to withdraw platform staff from Central Station, Warrington, and leave the station unstaffed from 8.40 p.m.; notes that the station provides important public transport services for people travelling to and from work or using the facilities of Warrington Town Centre; considers that staffing of this station is essential to ensure that all members of the local community and particularly people with disabilities can access the public rail services effectively and in comfort; believes that the proposed staff cuts pose an unacceptable risk to the safety of passengers and that public safety, particularly the safety of women travellers and those travelling alone at night, requires that this important station should be staffed; and calls on First North Western to restore public confidence in their ability to provide appropriate services by cancelling the proposed job cuts at Warrington Central Station.

That this House views with serious concern the decision by First North Western to withdraw platform staff from Central Station, Warrington, and leave the station unstaffed from 8.40 p.m.; notes that the station provides important public transport services for people travelling to and from work or using the facilities of...

That this House notes with distaste that P&O/Stena have offered minimum redundancy payments to its ferryworkers in Newhaven; notes that the same company has offered each of its workers based in Dieppe a figure ??18,000 higher; believes that this approach, coming on top of the recent announcement of the withdrawal of the Newhaven-Dieppe ferry, which flies in the face of the impression of the company's commitment to the line when P&O and Stena merged less than a year ago, adds insult to injury; and calls on P&O/Stena to offer redundant workers in Newhaven the same terms as those it is offering to the French.

That this House notes with distaste that P&O/Stena have offered minimum redundancy payments to its ferryworkers in Newhaven; notes that the same company has offered each of its workers based in Dieppe a figure ??18,000 higher; believes that this approach, coming on top of the recent announcement of the withdrawal...

That this House deplores the intention of the Regional Independent Media, owners of the Lancashire Evening Post, Wigan Evening Post, Yorkshire Post, Sheffield Star and numerous weekly titles in Lancashire and Yorkshire, to cut staff by 25 per cent., along with their secret battle plan to wreck any industrial action the trade unions might take in defence of jobs, at the same time as announcing that advertising revenue is up by 37 per cent., well ahead of the industry average.

That this House deplores the intention of the Regional Independent Media, owners of the Lancashire Evening Post, Wigan Evening Post, Yorkshire Post, Sheffield Star and numerous weekly titles in Lancashire and Yorkshire, to cut staff by 25 per cent., along with their secret battle plan to wreck any industrial action...

That this House condemns the actions of De La Rue, and in particular Mr Mark Jeffries and Mr James Hussey, directors for the Bank Notes Division, in announcing that they intend to proceed with major redundancies at their Gateshead plant, in spite of an agreement reached in July this year with the trade unions, and assurances given to the honourable Member for Blaydon, to accept a maximum of 100 voluntary redundancies and to enter into discussions to improve efficiency and production of Gateshead with a view to maximising employment at the plant; notes that, despite the fact that the required voluntary redundancies have been taken and that proposals to improve efficiency and productivity have already been implemented, the company has begun to starve the plant of work and has now announced that it will save only 25 jobs out of the original 375 redundancy notices; also notes that these actions threaten the future of bank note printing within the UK and the security of supplies of bank notes to the UK's friends and allies overseas, as well as the technological developments at De La Rue's printing plants abroad; and calls upon the company to withdraw these notices forthwith and to comply with the previous agreement.

That this House condemns the actions of De La Rue, and in particular Mr Mark Jeffries and Mr James Hussey, directors for the Bank Notes Division, in announcing that they intend to proceed with major redundancies at their Gateshead plant, in spite of an agreement reached in July this year...

That this House expresses its deep concern at the announcement of the Xerox Corporation that they are to invest $270 million in Dundalk, Republic of Ireland, which will involve the transfer of and loss of 500 jobs at Xerox, Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire; notes that this is in spite of its being one of the most efficient Xerox manufacturing operations in the world, which enjoys excellent industrial relations; notes with grave concern that the transfer of jobs and consequent redundancies has been announced without any consultation with the employees, their representatives or local government; that the effect on the local economy will be severe as the Xerox Corporation is the major employer and provides support to many other local businesses as well as significantly contributing to the skills training for the manufacturing industry in the area; further notes its deep disquiet at the use of financial incentives by the Irish Government to attract the Xerox Corporation to Dundalk at the expense of British jobs; and expresses its concern at this unfair competition.

That this House expresses its deep concern at the announcement of the Xerox Corporation that they are to invest $270 million in Dundalk, Republic of Ireland, which will involve the transfer of and loss of 500 jobs at Xerox, Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire; notes that this is in spite of its being...

That this House is gravely concerned about the decision of Thomas de la Rue to close two of the three print lines, and destroy 375 jobs at their Team Valley plant in Gateshead; deplores the pressure of the City for short-term profits which has caused this decision; questions the integrity of the management in directly contravening the European Works Councils Directive; is disturbed by the acquisition policy of the previous management of bringing in unprofitable enterprises; condemns the package of management bonuses based on short-term profit and share price which puts long-term investment in the company at risk; and calls upon the company to withdraw the redundancy notices forthwith and enter into meaningful negotiations with the appropriate trades unions to assure the profitable and long-term future of the company.

That this House is gravely concerned about the decision of Thomas de la Rue to close two of the three print lines, and destroy 375 jobs at their Team Valley plant in Gateshead; deplores the pressure of the City for short-term profits which has caused this decision; questions the integrity...

That this House recognises the achievement of the Lucas Aerospace workers in Burnley and management in converting from the manufacture of MLRS rocket cases to gas bottles for compressed natural gas as an alternative environmentally friendly fuel for road vehicles; regrets that Ford Motors in the USA have failed to give sufficient orders for this product resulting in Lucas Varity deciding to cease production of gas bottles and make 70 workers redundant in July; and hopes that Enterprise PLC, Burnley Borough Council, the Lucas Varity Group and unions working with the Government will enable a solution to be achieved resulting in increased orders for gas bottles, the cancellation of the redundancies and the use of more environmentally friendly fuels for road vehicles including compressed natural gas.

That this House recognises the achievement of the Lucas Aerospace workers in Burnley and management in converting from the manufacture of MLRS rocket cases to gas bottles for compressed natural gas as an alternative environmentally friendly fuel for road vehicles; regrets that Ford Motors in the USA have failed to...

That this House expresses concern about the loss of jobs in privatised railway companies; recognises that job losses undermine the quality and reliability of railway services as illustrated recently by the shambles of train cancellations by South West Trains; fears that job losses may compromise the safety of railway passengers and staff; notes that Regional Railways North East, within days of its privatisation, has written to all its employees to invite applications for redundancy; further notes that York had 4,700 railway jobs when privatisation began, that the workforce has been reduced already to 2,200 and that Regional Railways North East is reported to be considering 1,300 further redundancies; and requests the Transport Committee in the new Parliament after the General Election to conduct an inquiry into the extent of job losses in privatised railway companies and the effect these job losses will have on the quality and safety of railway services and to make recommendations to the new Government about how to stop further damage to the British railway system.

That this House expresses concern about the loss of jobs in privatised railway companies; recognises that job losses undermine the quality and reliability of railway services as illustrated recently by the shambles of train cancellations by South West Trains; fears that job losses may compromise the safety of railway passengers...

That this House expresses its grave concern at the announcement of 1,300 job losses at the Ford Halewood plant; calls on the management of the Ford Motor Company to reconsider this decision; urges the company to move quickly to confirm the production of a new car at Halewood; and further urges the company to enter into early discussions with the Government, local authorities, trade unions and local honourable Members with a view to tackling any issues which may have led to this decision.

That this House expresses its grave concern at the announcement of 1,300 job losses at the Ford Halewood plant; calls on the management of the Ford Motor Company to reconsider this decision; urges the company to move quickly to confirm the production of a new car at Halewood; and further...

That this House expresses its grave concern at the announcement of 1,500 job losses at the Ford Halewood plant; calls on the management of the Ford Motor Company to reconsider this decision; and further urges the company to enter into early talks with local authorities, trade unions and local honourable Members with a view to resolving any problems which may have led to this decision.

That this House expresses its grave concern at the announcement of 1,500 job losses at the Ford Halewood plant; calls on the management of the Ford Motor Company to reconsider this decision; and further urges the company to enter into early talks with local authorities, trade unions and local honourable...

That this House condemns the decision by United Utilities, the giant company formed when North West Water acquired Norweb to close 51 Norweb shops in high streets throughout the North West, which along with other restructuring policies will result in 1,100 Norweb retail jobs being lost from a total of 2,780 and which will adversely affect customers, particularly the elderly and the poor.

That this House condemns the decision by United Utilities, the giant company formed when North West Water acquired Norweb to close 51 Norweb shops in high streets throughout the North West, which along with other restructuring policies will result in 1,100 Norweb retail jobs being lost from a total of...