§ Mr. Cartwrightasked the Secretary of State for Defence why there has been a delay in notifying employees at the air publications and forms store, Woolwich whether or not they are to be re-employed by the private contractor taking over the operation of the store; and when notices will be sent to the employees involved.
§ Mr. Pattie[pursuant to his reply, 6 June 1984, c. 191]: This is essentially a matter for the contractor. I understand, however, that a major part of the current work 282W force can be expected to be offered re-employment. I expect the contractor to be in a position to make offers of employment to those concerned within the next few weeks.
§ Mr. Cartwrightasked the Secretary of State for Defence how many of the existing work force at the air publications and forms store, Woolwich are expected to be offered re-employment following the privatisation of the store.
§ Mr. Pattie[pursuant to his reply, 6 June 1984, c. 192]: This is essentially a matter for the contractor. I understand, however, that a major part of the current work force can be expected to be offered re-employment.