§ Tony CunninghamTo ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what support he will provide for redundant workers at the Pecheney plant in Workington constituency. [85465]
§ Mr. Nicholas BrownJobcentre Plus offers assistance to help companies handle any significant reduction in staffing they may have to make, and help to those employees who are affected in identifying alternative jobs or any training they require.
In the case of Pecheney Aviatube, Jobcentre Plus has already agreed to give those employees being made redundant immediate access to its employment and training programmes. In addition to this, the West Cumbria support group, which includes Jobcentre Plus, will attend the premises of Pecheney on 5 and 6 December to provide further support and guidance to the workforce.