HC Deb 17 June 1971 vol 819 cc127-8W
31. Mr. Willey

asked the Secretary of State for Employment how many places at Government training centres in the Northern Region were unfilled on the latest available date; and what steps are being taken to fill the vacancies.

Mr. Dudley Smith

There were 430 places unfilled on 7th June, including nearly 100 in construction trades for which recruitment is restricted because of limited employment opportunities. Our local officers are continuing their efforts to recruit suitable trainees for other trades; particular emphasis is being placed on conversion and refresher training for unemployed craftsmen, and special courses for sponsored employees.

Mr. Armstrong

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will state the number of persons employed in the Northern Region in the manufacturing and non-manufacturing industries, respectively, on 1st April, 1970, and 1st April, 1971.

Mr. Dudley Smith

For regions, employment estimates analysed by industry are made only for each mid-year and the latest are for June, 1970. Following is the available information:

ESTIMATED NUMBERS OF EMPLOYEES IN EMPLOYMENT IN THE NORTHERN REGION
(Thousands)
June, 1969 June, 1970
Manufacturing industries (Orders III to XIX of the Standard Industrial Classification) 462.5 485.3
Other industries and services (Orders I, II and XX to XXVII 795.5 784.7
Total, all industries and services (Orders I to XXVII) 1,258.0 1,270.0