§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Employment what steps he is taking to ease the overcrowding, caused by rising unemployment, at the Wythenshawe Employment Exchange; what turnover of staff there has been at this exchange during the past 12 months; 255W if he is satisfied with the sanitary conveniences available to staff and the public at this exchange; when new and enlarged accommodation will be available; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Dudley SmithThe present employment exchange accommodation at Wythenshawe has been inadequate for some years and plans have been approved for the construction of a new Crown building, to be completed in May, 1972.
In view of the recent increase in the unemployed register, the Department of the Environment, which is responsible for housing Government Departments, is actively searching for relief accommodation which is expected to be available shortly.
TOTAL NUMBERS REGISTERED AS UNEMPLOYED IN THE AREA COVERED BY THE PLYMOUTH, DEVONPORT, GUNNISLAKE, PLYMPTON AND SALTASH EMPLOYMENT EXCHANGES Men Women Boys Girls Total March, 1971 … … … 3,310 737 126 109 4,282 March, 1970 … … … 2,973 586 97 83 3,739
§ Dame Joan Vickersasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many registered disabled persons are unemployed in the Plymouth area; and what was the figure at the same time last year.
§ Mr. Dudley SmithOn 8th March, 387 registered disabled persons were registered as unemployed in the Plymouth employment area. The comparable figure in March, 1970, was 380.