§ 97. Mr. Beswickasked the Minister of Labour if he is aware of the short-time working now in operation at the Electrical and Musical Industries works at Hayes, and the proposal to make up to 1,800 men redundant; and what action he has taken in the matter.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodYes. My local officers are in close touch with the situation and with the co-operation of the employers, workers are being encouraged to register in advance so that efforts to find alternative work for them may begin before their present work ends.