HC Deb 22 July 1957 vol 574 c14W
88 and 89. Mr. Harold Davies

asked the Minister of Labour (1)what plans he has for the diversion of workers from Sywnnerton to other jobs;

(2)if he will hold a conference in Stoke-on-Trent to discuss with local authorities and business representatives ways and means of transferring workers from Swynnerton factory to other jobs.

Mr. Iain Macleod

Until it is known at what rate workers are to be discharged, it is not possible to make detailed plans. I have already available to assist me in this matter the local employment committee, which advises me on local employment questions and consists of representatives of local employers and workpeople and other prominent people in the locality.