§ Mr. Leadbitterasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many employment exchanges were in operation in 1969, 1970 and 1971; what were the total staffing figures; how many of these were employed on unemployment registrations and 237W unemployment benefit payments; and how many extensions to exchanges and/or additional buildings were used to cater for the increasing numbers out of work.
1st October, 1969 1st October, 1970 1st October, 1971 Number of local offices … 1,149 1,146 1,143 Total staff* … 20,337 21,247 23,773 Number of staff† in the employment services including those employed on registering and seeking job opportunities for the unemployed ‡ … 9,550 10,100 10,100 Number of staff† employed on unemployment benefit … 9,950 10,250 12,750 Number of extensions to employment exchanges and/or additional buildings used to cater for the larger number of unemployed§ … 61 92 104 Notes: * Includes casual staff. †These figures which include casual staff are estimated; local managers may deploy staff according to the day-to-day needs of their offices. ‡Employment service staff deal with both employed and unemployed people. The number dealing solely with the unemployed is not readily available. § Includes occupation of new buildings, extension to existing buildings, hiring of temporary accommodation and new buildings for the Professional and Executive Register.