HC Deb 21 January 1972 vol 829 cc282-3W
Mr. Harold Walker

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what approach the Government has received from the Government of Bavaria about the opening of a labour office to recruit British workers.

Mr. Dudley Smith

Following talks between the Federal Institute of Labour and my Department, arrangements have been operative since July, 1971, whereby vacancies with West German firms are circulated to employment exchanges in this country, and details of British workers interested in the vacancies and others

NUMBERS REGISTERED AS WHOLLY UNEMPLOYED AT 10TH JANUARY, 1972 (PROVISIONAL)
Men Women
Aged 18 to 54 Aged 55 and over Total Aged 18 to 54 Aged 55 and over Total
Bexhill 109 244 353 28 13 41
Hailsham 83 160 243 24 6 30
Rye 58 65 123 21 5 26

In addition there were 10 boys and eight girls under 18 years of age registered at the Bexhill careers office, which also covers the Rye, Hailsham and Battle areas. Of these, one boy and one girl were school leavers registered for first employment.

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