§ 16. Mr. G. M. Thomsonasked the Minister of Labour what official notification he has received of the impending closure of two Dundee jute works; how 38W many workers are likely to be redundant; and what steps he is taking to find them alternative employment.
§ Mr. HeathThe firms in question recently notified my employment exchange manager that they would close at the end of this year. My local officers expect that, when the 173 workers become redundant, they will be able to submit them for vacancies notified by other employers.
§ 17. Mr. G. M. Thomsonasked the Minister of Labour how many apprentices are threatened with redundancy due to the closure at the end of the year of two jute works in the city of Dundee.
§ Mr. P. ThomasOne, and it is understood that he will be able to continue his apprenticeship with another firm.