§ Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Minister of Labour if he will state, for the latest convenient date, how many jobs there are in Luton. and for which sexes, 12W whether skilled or unskilled, respectively, and in which particular trades, respectively.
§ Mr. HeathThe 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