§ Mr. Steenasked the Secretary of State for Employment what help is available 591W for those who have been made redundant at the Bear Brand factory, Liverpool.
§ Mr. BoothI am informed by the Manpower Services Commission that no redundancies have yet been notified by this company to the Employment Service Agency. Should redundancies be notified all the resources of the Employment Service Agency and Training Services Agency will be made available. The facilities offered will include"Job592W Teams" to advise on alternative employment and /or opportunities for training and retraining, the canvassing of other employers for additional vacancies, and guidance on employment opportunities available, and allowances payable, for those who wish tot ake up employment in other areas. Special arrangements are made for those who require the facilities of the Professional and Executive Recruitment or the Occupational Guidance Service.