§ 83. Mr. Hunterasked the Secretary of State for Air why he proposes to close down No. 4 Maintenance Unit, Ruislip; when this closure will have effect; and what consultation he has had with the trades unions whose members are affected.
§ Mr. BirchThe unit is being closed because the volume of M.T. repair work, which has been its main task, has fallen considerably. It will begin to run down in October and will close early in 1957. The trade union side of the Air Ministry Industrial Whitley Council has been informed of the decision in accordance with well-recognised procedure.