HC Deb 21 September 1948 vol 456 cc43-4W
Mr. Swingler

asked the Minister of Labour the total number of unfilled vacancies registered at employment exchanges at the latest date for which figures are available.

Mr. Isaacs

477,893 at 4th August, 1948.

Mr. Swingler

asked the Minister of Labour if he will place in the Library at regular intervals a statistical table showing the numbers of unfilled vacancies in essential industries registered at the employment exchanges in each region of the country.

Mr. Isaacs

I will arrange for particulars of unfilled vacancies in the main industries of the country to be included in the report on the operation of the Control of Engagement Order which is placed in the Library each month