§ Mr. Brewisasked the Minister of Transport if, following the closure of the Stranraer-Dumfries line, he will take steps to provide alternative employment for the railwaymen rendered redundant.
§ Mr. WhitelawI have been asked to reply. I understand that the Railways Board hope to offer alternative employ-136W ment to all the workers affected by this closure. However, should any of them need to seek other employment the full facilities of our Department will be available to help them.