§ Mr. Parkasked the Secretary of State for Employment what were the numbers of employees in employment in manufacturing industries in Coventry in each of the last four years.
§ Mr. GoldingFollowing is the information at June each year:
Employees in Employment in Manufacturing Industries in the Coventry employment office area (Thousands) 1973 122 1974 120 1975 114 1976 107 The figures for 1977 are not yet available.
§ Mr. Parkasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many people are awaiting admission to Government training centres in Coventry; and what is the maximum waiting period.
§ Mr. GoldingI am informed by the Manpower Services Commission that on 31st January 1978 there were 175 people awaiting admission to skillcentres—formerly Government training centres—in Coventry. At the same date the maximum waiting period for admission was approximately 12 months.