Redcar Steelworks Debate

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Redcar Steelworks

Margaret Ferrier Excerpts
Thursday 15th October 2015

(9 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Anna Soubry Portrait Anna Soubry
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Yes, absolutely, and that is why we have put this package together, which, as I say, is worth about £44,000 to each worker.

Margaret Ferrier Portrait Margaret Ferrier (Rutherglen and Hamilton West) (SNP)
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It is important and proper that resources and support be given to mitigate the impact of the closure of SSI Redcar, particularly for those staff who will lose their jobs, but it is reactionary, and it seems that little has been learned with the benefit of hindsight. In how many other constituencies will the Government need to repeat this process? What will they do to support the steel industry in my constituency at Clydebridge and that of my hon. Friend the Member for Motherwell and Wishaw (Marion Fellows)—

John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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Order. I am sorry, but we must focus narrowly on this particular situation, rather than on wider issues. I think we can leave it there.