§ Mr. Hugh McCartneyasked the Secretary of State for Employment what was the number of applications to the Professional and Executive Register of his Department at Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, during each quarter of 1970, 1971, 1972 and 1973 to the latest convenient date; how many applicants were placed in suitable employment via the register during the same periods; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Dudley SmithFollowing is the information requested:
Quarterly Period Number of Applications Number of Persons Placed 1970—March … 944 268 June … 1,058 261 September … 1,209 273 December … 1,530 326 1971—March … 1,096 240 June … 1,404 275 September … 1,325 234 December … 1,342 323 1972—March … 1,259 307 June … 1,088 230 September … 1,271 172 December … 1,638 172 1973—March … 1,201 170 The success rate in recent months is below the target set for the re-styled service which did not become fully operative until 1st March 1973.