HC Deb 25 November 1963 vol 685 cc19-20W
Dr. King

asked the Minister of Labour what information he has received regarding the number of men to be made redundant at Briggs, Ford, factory at Swaythling, Southampton.

for November in each of the years from 1951.

Mr. Godber

Following is the information:

1963; and what was, for those three months, the number of school leavers without a first job.

Mr. Godber

Figures for the northern region are as follows:

Mr. Godber

The Ford Motor Company announced in September that 500 employees at this factory would become redundant. I understand however, that the company is offering alternative employment elsewhere to some of those affected.