HC Deb 15 November 1976 vol 919 cc387-8W
Mr. Kilroy-Silk

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he has been notified by Control Dataset, Kirkby, of any proposed redundancies; and, if so, if the redundancy notices comply with the proper notice applicable to a firm of this size.

Mr. Golding

Control Dataset, Kirkby, notified my Department at the end of October of 55 redundancies which are due to occur on 29th December 1976. This notification complied with the requirements of Section 100 of the Employment Protection Act.

Mr. Kilroy-Silk

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what action he is taking, or intends to take, with a view to avoiding redundancies to ensure that Control Dataset, Kirkby, continues in production in Kirkby and does not move to an area of lower unemployment.

Mr. Golding

The only financial assistance from my Department which can help avert redundancies is that available under the Temporary Employment Subsidy Scheme. My Department has informed the company of this scheme.