§ 52. Mr. Callaghanasked the Minister of Labour how many fishermen will become unemployed as a result of the decision to close down Neale and West Limited, Cardiff; and what action he is taking to find other work for the men concerned.
§ Mr. CarrFourteen fishermen formerly employed by this firm have registered at the employment exchange. Two have already good prospects of sea-going employment and there should be no great difficulty in offering employment on land for those who wish it.
§ Mr. CallaghanDoes that mean that the total number of people out of employment is only fourteen? Is it not nearer a hundred?
§ Mr. CarrWe have no certain knowledge other than that of people who register at employment exchanges—and fourteen is the number of those who have done that. We understand, for example, that the shore staff of twenty-four ship 31 repairers have already obtained other work, but as far as we are concerned, only fourteen persons have registered.