§ Mr. Trotterasked the Secretary of State for Industry how long before the coming into force of the provisions of the Employment Protection Act 1975 extending entitlement to redundancy pay and the period of notice the work force at the State-owned Greenwell's ship repair yard were dismissed; why the dismissals were not made after the entitlement was extended; and if he will estimate the total loss in their financial entitlement which they suffered in consequence.
§ Mr. KaufmanThere is no ministerial responsibility for these matters.
§ Mr. Trotterasked the Secretary of State for Industry why North East Coast Ship Repairers do not propose to reduce its headquarters administrative staff following the reduction in its work force due to the dismissal of the whole of the labour force at the Greenwell's yard.
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§ Mr. KaufmanThis is a matter for the management of North East Coast Ship Repairers Limited.
Mr. Ted Fletcherasked the Secretary of State for Industry when he expects to make an announcement on the location of the headquarters of the shipbuilding industry.
§ Mr. KaufmanBefore vesting day.