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Attwood Commences DVA Job Talks
Environment Minister Alex Attwood has revealed "no decision" has been taken over the future of the Driver Vehicle Agency in Coleraine.
More than 250 jobs are at risk in centralisation moves.
Mr Attwood met UK Department for Transport Minister Stephen Hammond.
"Minister Hammond confirmed to me that 'no decision' has been taken about the future of the DVA in Coleraine," he said. "Given the fully justified concern of recent days around the DVA jobs, it was very important that the London government cleared the air.
"That said, the campaign to save Coleraine jobs continues.
"I firmly outlined to Minister Hammond that for a range of very strong reasons the jobs in Coleraine needed protection."
(GK)
More than 250 jobs are at risk in centralisation moves.
Mr Attwood met UK Department for Transport Minister Stephen Hammond.
"Minister Hammond confirmed to me that 'no decision' has been taken about the future of the DVA in Coleraine," he said. "Given the fully justified concern of recent days around the DVA jobs, it was very important that the London government cleared the air.
"That said, the campaign to save Coleraine jobs continues.
"I firmly outlined to Minister Hammond that for a range of very strong reasons the jobs in Coleraine needed protection."
(GK)
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