§ Mr. Ron Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many persons will be made redundant, as a result of the closure of British Road Services' Carlton Depôt; what he proposes to do to help them find alternative employment.
§ Mr. Dudley SmithMy information is that the British Road Services' proposal to close down the haulage side of its activities at its Carlton Depôt in Carlisle is likely to affect the jobs of 24 men and 2 women. I understand that the run down is expected to begin early in the new year and to extend over six months. My Department's local officers are in close touch with the depôt and will be ready to give advice and information about alternative jobs to those who require our help.