Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lord Willetts and Mark Tami

Thursday 14th October 2010 Commons Chamber

[Mr Willetts]

I know that my hon. Friend has been closely involved with that university, as have other hon. Members. The Higher Education Funding Council for England advises me that, with the university’s new management arrangements and its new plan, it will have a far better prospect for the future.

[Mark Tami (Alyn and Deeside) (Lab)]

On Tuesday, Tata Steel announced its intention to close its Living Solutions business in Shotton, with the loss of some 180 jobs. This is a hammer blow to all those employees and their families, as well as to the local economy. Will the Secretary of State join me in pressing the company to reconsider its decision, and also look at the future of the whole modular construction business?