§ Mr. Robert Atkinsasked the Secretary of State for Employment, further to his answer to the hon. Member for Preston, North on 30 March, Official Report, column 11, concerning the Preston skillcentre, how many questionnaires were sent out; how many were returned; and how many employees were working for local firms.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonI am advised by the Manpower Services Commission that the information is as follows:74W
Period: August 1979 to September 1980 Bricklaying Carpentry & Joinery No. of questionnaires sent out 40 50 No. of questionnaires returned 26 35 No. of employees working for local firms and using skills taught in their courses 15 22