HC Deb 24 February 1969 vol 778 c197W
73. Mr. Leadbitter

asked the Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity what discussions she has had recently with the management of the General Electric Company and Associated Electrical Industries on the subject of consultation with the employees' representatives relating to redundancies, reorganisation, and women's rates of pay.

Mr. Harold Walker

My officers are in close touch with the management of G.E.C./A.E.I, on questions of consultation with employee representatives.

Mr. Crowder

asked the Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity what further discussions her officials had with the new management of the combined General Electric Company and Associated Electrical Industries about alternative employment for the employees who will become redundant as a result of the closing of the switchgear factory at Willesden; and what steps are now being taken to help the employees concerned to find other work in the area.

Mr. Fernyhough

My local officers have remained in close touch with the management of the switchgear factory at Willesden since the announcement of the proposed closure. Tentative preparations are being made for helping the employees to find other jobs but few positive steps can be taken until the consultations between the unions and management have been completed.

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