HC Deb 11 December 1972 vol 848 cc46-7W
Miss Quennell

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what percentage of those who register on the professional and executive register maintained by branches of his Department obtain employment as a result of the efforts of his officers.

Mr. Dudley Smith

In the 12 months ended 6th September 1972 the number of recorded placings by the professional and executive register represented 10 per cent. of the total number of registrations.

Miss Quennell

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what is the cost of maintaining the professional and executive register operated by his Department; and how many individuals were placed in employment in the last 12 months, to the nearest convenient date, from it.

Mr. Dudley Smith

The estimated total cost for the 1971–72 financial year was approximately £1.5 million. The number of recorded placings during the 12 months ended 6th September 1972 was 11,521.