HC Deb 21 March 1960 vol 620 cc11-2W
Mr. Hector Hughes

asked the Minister of Labour if he will state, for the latest convenient date, how many jobs there are in Luton. and for which sexes, whether skilled or unskilled, respectively, and in which particular trades, respectively.

Mr. Heath

The following table gives the information required:

OCCUPATIONAL ANALYSIS OF THE NUMBER OF NOTIFIED VACANCIES REMAINING UNFILLED AT LUTON EMPLOYMENT EXCHANGE ON 14TH MARCH, 1960
Men Number
Draughtsmen, Cartographers Architectural Assistant 11
Construction Occupations
Carpenter, Joiner 8
Bricklayer 8
Other occupations 6
Engineering Occupations
Welder 6
Press-Tool Maker 10
Precision Fitter 17
Maintenance Fitter, Erector 10
Fitter (not precision) 16
Machine Tool Setter 8
Other mechanical and electrical engineering occupations 36
Vehicle Building Occupations
Vehicle Body Builder 7
Other occupations 8
Sawyer, Wood Cutting Machinist 5
Clothing Manufacture 12
Public Service Vehicle Driver or Conductor 24
Shop Assistant 11
Police, Prison, Fire Prevention Service 9
Clerk (specialised) 10
Clerk (General and Routine) 9
All other occupations 40
Total 271
Women
Wholesale heavy clothing manufacture 21
Light Clothing Manufacture 5
Shop Assistant 14
Kitchen Staff 11
Waitress 6
Private Domestic Service 12
Clerk (General and Routine) 8
Shorthand Typist 8
Office Machine Operator 5
All other occupations 65
Total 155