§ Mr. F. Noel-Bakerasked the Secretary of State for War what steps he will take to find alternative employment for civilian workers who become redundant as the Royal Army Ordnance Corps Stores and Depôt, at Kembrey Street, Swindon, close down.
§ Mr. AmeryThe depôt is to be run down gradually and closed in about three years' time. Established employees will be offered other posts. We hope also to find vacancies locally for a certain number of the unestablished staff. We shall co-operate closely with the local offices of the Ministry of Labour and National Service. In particular, prospective employers will be given facilities to interview staff on our premises during the run-down period.