Debenhams closed its doors in Portland Walk for the final time earlier this month. A spokesman for Primark, after being asked whether there was any chance of the company taking over the building, said: “We have taken your feedback on board and passed it on to our property department.” And readers again had their say on the matter, with many coming out in support of the clothing chain. Laura Dearden asked why some people appeared so opposed to the idea of having Primark in Barrow. She said: “Better than another charity shop or takeaway. Stop moaning. “We need another big chain shop to bring people in. Right now people have literally no reason to come to Barrow except for supermarkets.