§ 67. Mr. Rossasked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware of the serious unemployment position in Kilmarnock area; and if he will consult with the British Transport Commission to ensure that this will not be aggravated by decisions taken by it.
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Mr. lain MacleodThe unemployment rate in the Kilmarnock area is 3.5 per cent.; I understand that the British Transport Commission is at present undertaking a general review of railway workshops as part of its modernisation programme, but that no decisions have yet been made. I am in constant touch with my right hon. Friend the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation on this and allied questions.