§ 70. Miss Herbisonasked the Minister of Labour how many people are unemployed as a result of the closure of the cotton mill at Shotts; and what he proposes to do to find alternative employment for them.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodOne hundred and sixty-six workers, mainly women and girls, who were previously employed by this firm are registered as unemployed. I am afraid that the present prospects of placing them in other employment are not good as there are no suitable vacancies in Shotts or in the neighbouring employment exchange areas.