HC Deb 23 May 1966 vol 729 cc19-20W
73. Sir C. Osborne

asked the Minister of Labour if he is aware that the refusal of 40 girls at a clothing factory in Nantyglo, Monmouthshire, to work properly has resulted in the factory being closed; and if he will give an assurance that unemployment pay will be refused to these girls on grounds of industrial misconduct; and if he will make a statement.

74. Mr. Clifford Williams

asked the Minister of Labour if he is aware that the closure of a clothing factory at Nantyglo, Monmouthshire, is the result of bad labour relations resulting from the firm's refusal to recognise trade unions; if he will give an assurance that unemployment pay will not be refused to the 40 girls employed at the factory; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Gunter

I am aware of this closure.

Decisions on claims to unemployment benefit are entirely a matter for the independent adjudicating authorities.

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