Statement on the planned closure of Playtex in Port Glasgow...

It would appear from the letter I received today from the management of DBApparel that the company intends to proceed with the closure of its site at Playtex Park, Port Glasgow. This is deeply regrettable as Inverclyde can ill-afford job losses on this scale. I have asked officers to contact the company to confirm that this is indeed the case.

I have received assurances from the management that the highest priority will be given to employees affected by closure to assist them in new employment. The management have also given me their assurance that they will be meeting with Scottish Enterprise/PACE representatives this week to examine additional support for employees

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Given the long association that Playtex has had with our area this is a sad day for Port Glasgow and Inverclyde.

My thoughts are with the employees and their families who will be directly affected by this closure.