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Written question asked by Hilton Dawson (Labour) on Wednesday, 26 November 1997, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 December 1997. It was answered by Kim Howells (Labour) on Monday, 1 December 1997 on behalf of the Department for Education and Employment.


Dept for Education and Employment

Question
To comment on the entitlement to interviews of ex-Astra staff.
Answer

Mr. Dawson: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment if he will make a statement on the entitlement to interviews of ex-Astra staff. [18538] Dr. Howells: Renewed investigations into the problems faced by former members of the Department who transferred to Astra Training Services Ltd. but were made redundant by the collapse of that organisation in 1993 have been going on in the Department for some time. Work continues to find ways of assisting former staff, and those currently seeking employment will be guaranteed interviews for any suitable vacancies which may arise in the Department.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
18538; 302 c10W
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Interviews Pensioners Astra Training Services