§ Mr. Blenkinsopasked the Minister of Labour what action he is taking to prevent unemployment arising out of the severe reduction of steel supplies allocated to Tyneside shipyards.
§ Sir W. MoncktonTo meet a situation of this kind the employment exchange endeavours to secure as early notice as possible of any impending redundancies, with a view to placing workers in other suitable employment as early as possible, thus avoiding or minimising any resulting unemployment.