§ Mr. William Priceasked the Minister of Labour if he will make a further statement on action taken by the Government to deal with redundancies arising out of the Associated Electrical Industries—General Electric Company merger.
§ Mr. Fernyhough:We are making arrangements for our employment officers to interview and register the workers at the factories concerned and to give information and advice about other jobs, including training in suitable cases.
§ Mr. Hooleyasked the Minister of Labour what information his Department has been given about possible redundancies from Associated Electrical Industries factories in Sheffield following the General Electric Company/Associated Electrical Industries merger; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Fernyhough:As announced, a general rationalisation is taking place in the G.E.C./A.E.I. group, but I am not aware of any decision which would result in redundancies at the Sheffield factories.