HC Deb 04 June 1965 vol 713 cc291-2W
Mr. Barnett

asked the Minister of Labour what was the total number of vacancies for jobs, analysed into categories and sex, at the most recent date for which the information is available, within a reasonable travelling distance of the Royal Air Force maintenance unit at Heywood.

Mr. Gunter

On 5th May the following vacancies were notified to employment exchanges covering areas within reasonable travelling distance of Heywood:

1. VACANCIES FOR MEN AND BOYS
Industrial Group Vacancies
Men Boys
Engineering … … 255 81
Vehicles … … 71 8
Textiles … … 189 278
Paper, Printing, etc. … … 29 57
Construction … … 79 66
Transport … … 120 10
Distribution … … 53 176
Other Industries … … 265 286
TOTAL … … 1,061* 962
* These figures included 343 skilled jobs in certain engineering and allied trades.
2. VACANCIES FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS
Industrial Group Vacancies
Women Girls
Engineering … … 37 80
Textiles … … 701 449
Clothing … … 111 122
Distribution … … 168 159
Medical Services … … 149 15
Catering … … 39 2
Other Industries … … 225 321
TOTAL … … 1,430 1,148