Tony Murphy, Amicus National Officer for the Automotive Industry Statement on Jaguar Production Cut

LONDON, August 27 -- Tony Murphy, Amicus National Officer for the automotive industry, said:

"The news is disappointing but we're happy that the company has looked at minimising the impact on workers rather than instantly looking to cut jobs. They are going to use some of the down time to carry out maintenance work and provide extra training for workers which will benefit both the company and the workers.

"The three UK Jaguar plants are among the most productive and efficient in the world with a first-class reputation for quality. We just hope that demand in the US market will pick up soon and that the UK plants can weather the storm."