§ 60. Mr. Edelmanasked the Minister of Aviation if he is aware of the forthcoming dismissal of 500 workers at Avro-Whitworth Coventry Ltd.; and what action he is taking to encourage the provision of work to prevent the disintegration of technical teams and the dispersal of skilled workers who have hitherto maintained an invaluable tradition within the aircraft industry.
§ Mr. AmeryYes; I am aware of the company's announcement that the number of employees at Baginton will be reduced by about 500 over the next six months.
As to the second part of the Question, Hawker Siddeley hold substantial Government contracts and we are in discussion with them over other projects.
It is, however, for the firm to decide how to allocate work among their different factories.