§ Dr. Godmanasked the Paymaster General what discussions his Department has had with the Scott Lithgow company concerning its future plans in the light of the effect on the services provided by his Department of the redundancies now taking place in its Port Glasgow yard; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. LeeDiscussions have taken place between the local jobcentre staff and management of Scott Lithgow about the best ways of letting those being made redundant know of the full range of help and assistance available to them through the Government Action for Jobs programme. This includes job placing services, information about jobs available locally and in other districts; advice on a wide range of employment matters and Manpower Services Commission schemes; and advice on and assistance with training and retraining. The Manpower Services Commission has increased training provision and made available special local courses to increase the versatility of those made redundant and to improve their prospects of re-employment. Recruitment to the courses is currently under way.