§ Mr. Houghtonasked the Minister of Labour, in view of the imminent closure of R. and J. Holroyd, Limited, cotton spinners and doublers, of Springwood Mills, Holywell Green, Elland, what steps he is taking to provide employment for those who will lose their jobs.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodI understand that half the workers employed at this mill have already been offered alternative jobs. The closure will not be completed for190W another two or three months, and in the meantime my local officers will continue efforts to submit to other vacancies all who need help in finding other employment.