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Welsh Secretary welcomes Peacocks buy-out

Responding to the news that fashion retailer Peacocks has been sold out of administration to Edinburgh Woollen Mill, Secretary of State for …

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Responding to the news that fashion retailer Peacocks has been sold out of administration to Edinburgh Woollen Mill, Secretary of State for Wales Cheryl Gillan said:

“I am pleased that a buyer has been found for Peacocks. This will give the company a sustainable way forward and thousands of jobs  will be safeguarded. This buy-out signals a fresh start for the company and many of its employees, although sadly I understand there will be redundancies.

“The Government continues to focus on creating the right conditions for economic growth and I am confident that Wales remains a competitive place to do business.”

Published 22 February 2012