[Gayle]

It's all down to production lines, switch overs and transport costs.

If the production lines in Holland run faster than the ones over here or need less people to man them then they are more efficient so cheaper. If the product line can be cleaned quicker and the bulk shipping costs are more efficient than in the UK they are going to transfer. It could be down to 24 hr working - cheaper to have one factory working 24 hours rather than two factories working 12 hours - less management and infrastructure.

These big companies have to go with what the shareholders want and so I doubt the government could intervene. It would be nice if they could and keep the jobs in the UK.