§ 17. Mr. Roy Jenkinsasked the Minister of Labour why a new sub-employment exchange has been opened 923 at Church Hall, Common Lane, Birmingham, 8, which is only 100 yards from the existing main employment exchange.
§ Mr. GreenBecause of the present number of temporarily stopped workers, it has been found necessary to provide these additional premises for the time being.
§ Mr. JenkinsCan the Parliamentary Secretary say whether this is a permanent arrangement? As I understand, the temporary arrangement which has been used at periods of great short-time working is now being put on a permanent basis and this is causing grave local concern about the prospects in the three factories in the area concerned.
§ Mr. GreenPerhaps the hon. Member would like to have a further look at the Answer which I have given him. I must stress that this move was taken to meet current needs only.
§ Mr. JenkinsIt was temporary?