§ Mr. R. W. Elliottasked the Secretary of State for Employment what is the number of unfilled vacancies at present registered in the Northern Region.
§ Mr. Dudley SmithThe provisional number at 7th November 1973 was 19,624. The figure relates only to vacancies notified to employment offices and careers offices and does not measure the total unsatisfied demand for labour.
§ Mr. R. W. Elliottasked the Secretary of State for Employment what is the latest position regarding unfilled vacancies in the construction industries in the Northern Region.
§ Mr. Dudley SmithOn 3rd October there were 2,139 vacancies in construction in the region. The figure relates only to vacancies notified to employment offices and careers offices and does not