HC Deb 19 February 1968 vol 759 c19
35. Mr. Scott-Hopkins

asked the Minister of Labour how many employment exchanges he estimates will be open by the end of 1968; and how this compares with the total on 31st December, 1967.

Mr. Fernyhough

The number of employment exchanges on 31st December, 1967 was 902. No change is expected in 1968.

Mr. Scott-Hopkins

Is the Joint Parliamentary Secretary satisfied that he will be able to cope with the extra work that his staff will be undertaking in the coming years with the existing numbers of exchanges?

Mr. Fernyhough

We are satisfied that we shall be able to maintain the same standard of service as we have given up to now.