§ Mr. Knoxasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many unfilled vacancies are registered in the Leek employment area; and what was the comparable figure a year ago.
§ Mr. Dudley SmithOn 6th June 1973 there were 315 vacancies—152 for males and 163 for females—remaining unfilled. The corresponding figures for 7th June 1972 were 155–45 for males and 110 for females. The statistics do not measure the total unsatisfied demand for labour.