§ Mr. Murphyasked the Secretary of State for Employment what steps his Department is taking to assist those unemployed in consequence of the closure of the manufacturing section of Norton Abrasives Ltd. in Welwyn Garden City.
§ Mr. AlisonThe Manpower Services Commission will, of course, do all it can to help the redundant workers find new jobs, and all its advisory, placement and retraining services will be at their disposal. I understand that the local jobcentre manager will be visiting the company soon to offer all possible assistance.