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MP in talks with the director of Parker Pen after announcement of job cuts
Newhaven MP Norman Baker has today expressed his concern over the announcement of possible job cuts at the Parker Pen factory in Newhaven and has arranged to visit the plant tomorrow to try to find a positive way forward for both the company and its workers.
The management of the factory has today informed employees that a consultation process has started on the proposal to downsize a number of roles, resulting in about 200 job losses.
Speaking on the possible job losses, Norman said: "I am concerned to see that Parker Pen is proposing to cut about 200 jobs, nearly half their Newhaven workforce, though it is some comfort that the company says it has decided to continue production of its most high value products at the plant.
"Parker Pen is the most prestigious employer in Newhaven and a cornerstone of the town. I can hope that any job losses do not have an adverse effect on the wider economy of the town. It is a major disappointment.
"I have arranged a meeting with Jim Haggerty, the director of The Parker Pen Company, tomorrow afternoon, in order to discuss the proposed job losses with him. We have agreed to work together to help find a positive way forward."