§ Mr. Kilroy-Silkasked the Secretary of State for Employment what action he proposes to take to avert the threatened redundancies at Otis Elevators, Kirkby; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. GoldingThe only form of financial assistance available from my Department which could help defer such redundancies is that provided under the temporary employment subsidy (TES) scheme. Officials from my Department have advised the management of the conditions of the scheme and of the assistance which can be provided.