§ Mr. Woofasked the Secretary of State for Employment what was the number of unemployed in the Northern Region and the percentage rates of unemployment in June 1974, June 1975 and at the latest date for which figures are available.
§ Mr. GoldingFollowing is the information:
SEASONALLY ADJUSTED UNEMPLOYED (EXCLUDING SCHOOL LEAVERS) IN THE NORTH REGION Number Percentage rate June 1974 55,900 4.3 June 1975 72,500 5.6 July 1976 (provisional) 94,400 7.3
§ Mr. Woofasked the Secretary of State for Employment what is the current waiting list for entry into Government training centres in the Northern Region; how many persons are at present undertaking courses; and how many have been unable to be accepted for training or retraining.
§ Mr. GoldingI am informed by the Manpower Services Commission that, in the Standard Northern Region, 2,608 people are awaiting admission to a skillcentre—formerly Government training centre—1,796 have been accepted and 812 have not yet been accepted. 1,334 people are receiving training at skill-centres. Information about the number of people who have not been accepted for training courses is not readily available and could only be produced at disproportionate cost.