HC Deb 16 July 1965 vol 716 cc128-9W
Mr. Hamling

asked the Minister of Labour how many male workers above 18 years of age were registered as unemployed at the Woolwich Employment Exchange in the last week for which figures were available; and how many vacancies for such workers were reported at the employment exchange in this week.

Mr. Marsh

There were 408 men aged 18 years or over registered as unemployed at Woolwich Employment Exchange on 14th June and 168 unfilled vacancies on 9th June.

Mr. Hamling

asked the Minister of Labour, how many skilled engineers were registered as unemployed at the Woolwich Employment Exchange in the last week for which figures were available; and how many vacancies for such workers were reported at the employment exchange for this week.

Mr. Marsh

Skilled engineering occupations occur in a wide range of industries. In the main engineering occupations which are generally accepted as skilled, there were 27 unemployed registered at Woolwich Employment Exchange on 14th June and 57 unfilled vacancies on 9th June.

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