HC Deb 06 April 1948 vol 449 c11
23. Mr. Boyd-Carpenter

asked the Minister of Labour whether he has considered the effect upon employment in Kingston-upon-Thames and district of the proposed removal by Messrs. Leylands of their works to Farrington, Lancashire; whether he is satisfied that no unemployment will result from this move; and what action he proposes to take.

Mr. Isaacs

Yes, Sir. I have no grounds for thinking that any unemployment problem will be created and I do not expect any difficulty in placing redundant workers in other employment.

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