§ 22. Mr. Hunterasked the Minister of Labour how many employees at E.M.I. factories at Feltham and Hayes are estimated shortly to become redundant; and what steps are being taken to find them alternative employment.
§ 35. Mr. Skeffingtonasked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware that a number of employees at Electrical and Musical Industries at Hayes are to become redundant; and what steps are being taken to deal with this matter.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodSo far as I am aware no major redundancy is impending at the factories in question.
§ Mr. HunterWill the Minister watch the position? A large number of my constituents are very nervous of the shadow of redundancy, and I should be obliged if he would watch the position. They are worried about the whole situation, for E.M.I. are very large employers in that area.
§ Mr. MacleodYes, they are. The position is, I think, that some contracts are ending, and as a result some discussions are going on with the unions and some reduction in the hours worked weekly has been agreed in order to avoid redundancy. If those methods do not work, I suppose it is possible that there will be some redundancy, but the present position is not unhopeful, although it is one which I must watch.