§ Mr. Fordasked the Minister of Labour in respect of Carrington and Dewhurst, Limited, Springfield Mill, Bradford, how many workers will be displaced when 211W this establishment finally ceases production; what prospects of alternative employment are open to redundant workers; and what involvement his Department has incurred in dealing with this position.
§ Mr. Fernyhough149 men and 49 women will lose their employment by mid-March when the mill is due to close. Alternative employment is likely to be available for the women but for men the prospects are harder to forecast. Employment officers are interviewing workers at the mill and will do their best to assist them to find other jobs. A special approach is being made to employers in the area to help to ensure that all suitable vacancies have been notified to the employment exchange.