§ Mr. Patrick Maitlandasked the Minister of Labour whether, where a village in a Development Area has been hit by closure of coal mines, he will consider any application for help in retraining the redundant personnel in light engineering and kindred work from any firm willing to undertake this as a possible preliminary to its establishment in the locality.
§ Mr. WoodMy Department is always ready to help resettle in suitable employment people: who lose their jobs, and where necessary appropriate facilities42W for re-training are available for this purpose. If I received a specific proposal of the kind suggested I would certainly consider it.