§ Mr. Cyril Smithasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he is aware of the unsatisfactory working conditions in the Rochdale main employment ex- 334W change; and if he will pay an early visit to Rochdale to see these for himself.
§ Mr. Dudley SmithMy Department and the Department of the Environment, which is responsible for all our accommodation requirements, are fully aware of conditions in Rochdale exchange. For many years we have sought, with little success, suitable alternative accommodation within the town centre. The search for alternative accommodation continues and we intend to provide a new job centre in the town centre as soon as the local authority development plans are implemented. Meanwhile conditions will be improved by adapatations to the existing building and the erection of a temporary building to house some of the employment services by May 1973.