§ 43. Mr. Chapmanasked the Minister of Labour what are his latest estimates of the number of employees likely to be made redundant by the British Motor Corporation in Birmingham, the number of unemployed in Birmingham and the number of vacancies in employment in the city.
§ Mr. GunterIt is estimated that between 5,000 and 6,000 employees are likely to be made redundant by the British Motor Corporation in Birmingham. On 10th October, the number of people wholly unemployed was 6,403. In addition, 13,471 were temporarily stopped. On 5th October, the total notified of unfilled vacancies was 9,878 including some 4,000 for men, 2,300 for women and 3,500 for boys and girls.
§ 44. Mr. Chapmanasked the Minister of Labour how many of the employees so far made redundant by the British Motor Corporation in Birmingham have already been placed in new jobs by his Department.
§ Mr. GunterThe majority of the workers declared redundant do not finish at B.M.C. until 4th November. Over 1,300 were under submission to alternative employment at 18th October, and 120 men and 26 women had been placed.