§ Mr. Ashleyasked the Secretary of State for Employment what steps he will take to ensure that those employees of the Michelin company in Stoke-on-Trent who are to be made redundant will receive their entitlements to benefit without delay.
§ Mr. Alan ClarkSpecial arrangements have been made for redundant employees at the Michelin company.48W An appointment system has been arranged for attendance at unemployment benefit offices and, although claims must be assessed on an individual basis, payment will be made as promptly as possible.