HC Deb 12 March 1964 vol 691 c92W
Mr. Malcolm MacMillan

asked the Minister of Labour how many vacancies for person, fit to undertake only light employment, are available in the Stornoway area, and elsewhere in the Western Isles, respectively; and if he will state the nature of the work offered.

Mr. Whitelaw

None of the vacancies at present available are suitable for persons capable only of light work.

Mr. Malcolm MacMillan

asked the Minister of Labour how many persons, fit to undertake only light work, have been suitably placed in the Stornoway area; and what is the number of persons registered as available for such employment.

Mr. Whitelaw

Three persons have been placed in light employment since 1st January, 1964. On 10th March 63 persons were registered for work as light labourers.

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