HC Deb 28 June 1973 vol 858 cc391-2W
Mr. Sutcliffe

asked the Seretary of State for Employment what is total number of current vacancies within the hotel and catering industry; and what percentage of total current employment unfilled vacancies represent.

Mr. Dudley Smith

On 6th June 1973 there were 32,766 unfilled vacancies in the industry, or about five for every 100 people employed. The vacancy statistics relate only to notified vacancies remaining unfilled and do not measure the total unsatisfied demand for labour.