§ Mr. Kilroy-Silkasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will take urgent steps to protect the jobs threatened at Courtaulds, Aintree; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. GoldingAlthough my Department has so far had no formal notification of redundancies at this establishment, I have read reports of a possible job loss at Aintree with concern. Courtaulds are aware of the assistance available under the temporary employment subsidy, and any application for this subsidy will be speedily considered by my Department.