§ 139. Mr. Stan Awberyasked 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 MacleodEight hundred and forty-nine at 12th January, 1959, compared with 703 at 13th January, 1958.
§ 140. Mr. Coldrickasked 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 MacleodYes. 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.