§ 24. Mr. Eadieasked the Secretary of State for Employment what assistance his Department intends to give to those employees made redundant at Alexander Cowen and Sons Paper Mill, Penicuik.
§ Mr. Dudley SmithOur local officers have made arrangements for a job team to visit the firm to interview those becoming redundant about other jobs and training opportunities. Employers in the area are being specially canvassed for suitable vacancies.
§ 36. Mr. James Hamiltonasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many of the redundant workers from Ranco Motors, Tannochside, have found new employment; and when he expects them all to be re-employed.
§ Mr. Dudley SmithMy Department's information is that 40 of these redundant workers have so far found other jobs. I am hopeful that with the improving employment situation in the area most of those at present registered as unemployed will find new employment before very long.