§ 32. Mr. William Reidasked the Minister of Labour how many men are out of employment as a result of closing the furnaces in Blochairn, Motherwell, Bellshill, Clyde Bridge and Glengarnock.
§ Mr. RobensI regret that as this Question only appeared on the Order Paper yesterday, there has not been sufficient time to obtain the information. However, I am having inquiries made and will write to my hon. Friend.
§ Mr. ReidIs my right hon. Friend aware that five furnaces have been closed at Blochairn and only one each at Mother-well, Bellshill, Clyde Bridge and Glengarnock? Will he use his influence with his right hon. Friend the Minister of Supply with a view of getting a fair share of available material sent to Blochairn?
§ Mr. RobensIn these matters of employment and the withholding of materials in any way whatsoever we keep in close contact with the Departments concerned and we shall continue to do that.