§ Mr. MacArthurasked the Minister of Labour if he is aware that 140 employees of a firm of launderers, cleaners and dyers in Perth will lose their jobs in April; how many vacancies exist in service and other industries in Perth; and what are the prospects for those employees made redundant.
§ Mr. FernyhoughMy information is that about 120 workers will lose their employment on 5th April as a result of the closure of this firm. On 8th March there were 298 vacancies in service industries and 50 in other industries in Perth. Although some of the workers may find it difficult to find other jobs immediately, their prospects in the longer term appear to be reasonably good. Every possible assistance will be given by the Employment Exchange.