§ 31. Mr. Kenneth Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Employment what success the Professional and Executive Recruitment Service has had since it was reorganised on a more commercial basis ; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Maurice MacmillanThis specialist recruitment service is now used by more employers and job seekers than ever before. The number of placements last month rose to an annual rate of just under 10,000, with revenue from fees running at an annual level of £1.3 million. A steady increase in revenue is expected as PER, still only in its sixth month as a full commercial service, continues to establish itself.