HC Deb 04 February 1959 vol 599 c76W
139. Mr. Stan Awbery

asked the Minister of Labour how many building trade workers are now unemployed in the Bristol area; and if he will give the comparative figures for a year ago.

Mr. Iain Macleod

Eight hundred and forty-nine at 12th January, 1959, compared with 703 at 13th January, 1958.

140. Mr. Coldrick

asked the Minister of Labour if he is aware of the concern of the people employed in the aircraft industry in Bristol over increasing redundancy; and what are his plans to deal with it.

Mr. Iain Macleod

Yes. Arrangements have been made to register workers who may become redundant in advance of their discharge so they can be submitted to other employment with a minimum of delay.