§ Mr. Michael Marshallasked the Secretary of State for Employment what steps he intends to take in implementing the recommendation of the Committee of Public Accounts that the functions of the Professional and Executive Recruitment Service should be assumed by the new jobcentres.
§ Mr. GoldingI am informed by the Manpower Services Commission that, in conjuction with my Department and the Treasury, a study of the implications, financial and otherwise, of integrating PER with jobcentres is to be made.
568W475) and miscellaneous wood and cork manufactures (MLH 479). Some other industries are substantial users of timber but cannot be said to be based on it. The figures relate to June 1975, the latest date for which detailed employment figures are available for the planning regions.
§ Mr. Michael Marshallasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he proposes to take action to improve the cost effectiveness of the Professional and Executive Recruitment Service.
§ Mr. GoldingI am informed by the Manpower Services Commission that the Commission accepts the need for PER to become financially self-supporting within the next two to three years. During this period the Commission will closely monitor the progress of PER towards this aim, and has set up a special committee under its chairman for that purpose.