§ Mr. Ralph Howellasked the Secretary of State for Employment how soon he expects the first stages of the new computer-controlled vacancy matching system to come into operation.
§ Mr. John FraserThe timetable for introducing the proposed experimental scheme for computer-assisted vacancy matching in the London area cannot be determined until the contract for the provision of computer bureau services for the development of the system has been awarded. I hope shortly to be able to make an announcement about this.