HC Deb 26 November 1971 vol 826 cc462-3W
Mr. Bishop

asked the Secretary of State for Employment how many unemployed persons there were in the administrative, professional and technical categories, respectively, in Nottinghamshire for each month from November 1970 to date; and what action he proposes to reduce the number.

Mr. Dudley Smith

In March, June, September and December, an analysis is made of the occupations for which wholly unemployed men and women aged 18 years and over are registered for employment. The analysis identifies those registered for administrative, professional and technical occupations but does not provide information for these three categories separately.

The following table shows the available information:

Wholly unemployed men and women registered at employment exchanges in Nottinghamshire for employment in administrative, professional and technical occupations
Men Women
December, 1970 447 83
March, 1971 499 95
June, 1971 599 70
September, 1971 626 144

Employment prospects for administrative, professional and technical workers in Nottinghamshire will be improved by the many measures the Government have taken to stimulate the national economy. All the facilities of my Department's employment services will continue to be available to help those who are looking for new jobs. Professional and executive staff aged 40 years and over who have been unemployed for at least 13 weeks may take advantage of an extension of my Department's vocational training scheme whereby they can attend suitable short courses with employers or at colleges of further education at Government expense.

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