§ Mr. Ron Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many persons are likely to be made redundant at Spadeadam, Cumberland, in the immediate future; what are the prospects for obtaining suitable employment for them; and if he will give an assurance that there will be no further redundancies.
§ Mr. David Price26 persons will be leaving the establishment by 30th June, 1971; it is not expected that the redeployment of most of these workers will present any undue problem. It is likely that the numbers employed will be further reduced by the end of the year mainly by natural wastage. The situation will be discussed by the management with the local representatives of the unions concerned.