§ Mr. Kenneth Clarkeasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many unemployment review officers have been employed in each of the years 1970 to 1975; and whether she will increase their numbers.
§ Mr. O'MalleyThe average number of full-time unemployment review officers employed each year was:
In addition some local office staff carry out unemployment review work as part of their normal duties.
1970 … … … … 83 1971 … … … … 112 1972 … … … … 111 1973 … … … … 101 1974 … … … … 106 1975 … … … … 110 No provision has been made for an increase in the present number of full-time officers.