HC Deb 06 June 1972 vol 838 c50W
36. Mr. Bray

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what proportion of professional and executive vacancies are notified to his Department.

Mr. Dudley Smith

Firm information is not available. The best estimate we can make suggests a proportion of about 20 per cent. This percentage could vary considerably in particular areas.

44. Mr. Fernyhough

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what is the number of persons on the Professional and Executive Register at the latest convenient date; and how many of these are unemployed.

Mr. Dudley Smith

On 8th March, 1972, the latest date for which figures are available, the number of persons on the Professional and Executive Register was 50,378. Of these, 31,371 were registered as unemployed.

Mr. Moate

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he is satisfied with the support that the professional and business register is receiving from commerce and industry; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Dudley Smith

At the present time the register is not being used by employers to the extent that we should like but the restyled service, which will operate from the beginning of 1973, should command considerably greater support.