§ Mr. James Hillasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will make a statement on the vacancies for young people in the Southampton area, and on what steps are being taken to increase the proportion of unfilled vacancies notified to the youth employment office.
§ Mr. Dudley Smith:150 vacancies for young people were recorded at the Southampton County Borough careers office on 10th April, 1972. Vacancy figures do not purport to represent the total unsatisfied demand for labour. Careers officers in the area are canvassing local employers for additional vacancies.