HC Deb 10 December 1946 vol 431 cc204-5W
103. Mr. G. Porter

asked the Minister of Labour if he is in a position to state the average number of applicants dealt with, by interview, at the Appointments Office in Leeds, during the last three months; and the number of staff employed in dealing with them.

Mr. Isaacs

Two thousand and twenty-three interviews were conducted at Leeds regional appointments officer during the three months ending on 11th November, 1946. Any one of 30 staff would be available to conduct such interviews, but their duties embrace the normal work of the Department including executive action to place applicants and to deal with applications for business training and for grants under the Further Education and Training Scheme.