§ Mr. Hobdenasked the Minister of Labour how many vacancies were listed at the Brighton Employment Exchange at the latest convenient date; how many were for skilled workers; how many for unskilled workers; how many apprenticeship opportunities were available for boys and girls; and how many unskilled vacancies were offered to boys and girls.
§ Mr. MarshAt the Brighton and Hove Employment Exchange, 1,180 adult vacancies were outstanding on 3rd March of which 1,081 vacancies were for men and women with some degree of skill and 99 for unskilled workers. At the Brighton Youth Employment Office there were on the same date 410 vacancies for boys and girls, including five vacancies for apprentices, 266 for progressive employment and 139 for unskilled employment.
§ Mr. Hobdenasked the Minister of Labour if he has now had discussions with the local authority at Brighton with regard to the provision of a sheltered workshop; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MarshAn informal meeting to discuss the need for a sheltered workshop in the Brighton area took place on 3rd February between officers of the Ministry and the local authority, at which it was agreed that a detailed study should be undertaken.