Deputy Crowe said:“Elverys Sports is currently in Examinership. The Examiner, Mr Simon Coyle of Mazars, has stated that his aim is ‘to protect the business at all costs with a particular focus on job security.’

“This must be the government’s aim also and every support possible should be provided to encourage a new owner to retain the existing numbers of jobs under their current terms and conditions of employment.

“Elverys is a long established, efficient and well run business. It has a management team that is committed to the business and to its future.

“These are viable jobs and every effort should be made to secure their long term future.”###