§ 35. Mr. George Rodgersasked the Secretary of State for Employment what discussions are currently taking place with a view to providing alternative employment for workers affected by cuts in defence spending.
§ Mr. GoldingThere is close and continuing consultation between the Ministry of Defence and my department about any significant employment effects in defence spending, and these arrangements cover redundancies. One purpose of them is to ensure that the redundant workers will be considered for alternative employment or retraining by the Manpower Services Commission through its agencies.