§ 9. Mr. Russellasked the Minister of Labour how many unemployed persons are on the Central Appointments Register of his Department at present; how many vacancies were notified to the Register 1036 during 1950; and how many of these vacancies were filled by persons on the Register.
Mr. LeeThe number of unemployed persons on the Technical and Scientific Register and the Appointments Register was 8,733 on 15th January, 1951. The number of vacancies notified during the 12 months ended 11th December, 1950, was 22,364. The number of vacancies filled in the same period was 9,962.
§ Mr. RussellIs the hon. Gentleman aware that many candidates recommended by the Appointments Register are not even given an interview by prospective employers, and is he satisfied that the method of selection of candidates and the presentation of their claims by his Department is satisfactory?
Mr. LeeThe procedure is satisfactory so far as the Department is concerned. If the hon. Gentleman has any case where satisfaction has not been received from the employer's side, I should be very glad to have details of it.