§ Mr. Bulmerasked the Secretary of State for Employment what contingency plans he has made to meet the problems created by the expected loss of jobs in the shipbuilding industry.
§ Mr. GoldingWe are currently engaged with the Department of Industry and other Departments in considering the corporate plan of British Shipbuilders. One of the purposes of this review is to consider what special measures are needed to help workers in areas affected by closure. An example of such help is the granting of special development area status to Falmouth following the announcement of the proposed closure of the ship repairing yard there.
In addition, the Manpower Services Commission has had discussions with British Shipbuilders so that it can ensure that the Commission's facilities are available when they are needed to help workers affected by a rundown of jobs in the industry.