86. Mr. Idwal Jonesasked the Minister of Labour how many brick and tile works in North Wales have closed down during the last three months; how many are employing men on short time; and what steps are being taken to provide alternative work for the men declared redundant as a result of closure.
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Mr. lain MacleodSince 1st November, 1957, two brick and tile works have closed, one permanently and the other for an indefinite period to make repairs to machinery. A third has announced its intention of doing so although its final closure has not yet been reported to me. I have had no reports of short-time working at any works in North Wales. My local offices are taking all possible steps to submit unemployed workers to vacancies notified to them.