§ Mr. Leightonasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what provisions there are for the retraining of staff at the Hansard Press displaced by direct input from the House.
§ Mr. BrookeNo specific provisions have been made to date. Retraining options will be discussed with representatives of the trades unions involved in the event of any change which affects jobs.
§ Mr. Leightonasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what commitment about their future the Hansard Press gives to those of its existing staff who are to be affected by technological changes.
§ Mr. BrookeNo commitment can be given at this stage. If changes were to occur, Her Majesty's Stationery Office would discuss the issues with the trades unions involved and do all it can, within the constraints of good business practice, to mitigate the effect on jobs that any changes might bring.