§ Mr. Nobleasked the Secretary of State for Employment if, in view of the increasing level of unemployment and short-time working in textiles, footwear and other industries in Rossendale, he will reconsider his recent decision and reopen 473W the Haslingden employment exchange for the payment of short-term benefit.
§ Mr. John FraserAn unemployment benefit office is open each Wednesday morning at Haslingden to cater for the needs of unemployed people. The number of persons living in the Haslingden area who are unemployed or affected by short-time working does not justify keeping the office open full time.