§ 54. Mr. Pavittasked the Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity how many men will be made redundant by the closure of Normand Limited (Park Royal Body Shop); how many of these are skilled craftsmen; what action is being taken to re-employ them locally; and if she will make a statement.
§ Mr. FernyhoughFifty. Forty- six are skilled manual workers. Arrangements have been made for my officers to interview them at the factory, beginning on 13th May, to give them help and advice about alternative employment. Everything possible will be done to help them find other jobs.
§ 55. Mr Pavittasked the Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity 14W if she will publish in the OFFICIAL REPORT the length of service to Messrs. Normand Limited of the men made redundant by the proposed closure due to be completed on 28th June.
§ Mr. FernyhoughYes, following is the information:
The length of service of the men to be made redundant by the proposed closure is understood to be as follows:—
Number of men Under 2 years … … 11 2–10 years … … 10 11–20 years … … 4 21–30 years … … 10 31–40 years … … 7 Over 40 years … … 8 50