§ 34. Mr. Rookerasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many job-centres have been opened in the West Midlands since 1974; and at what cost.
§ Mr. GoldingI am informed by the Manpower Services Commission that 22 jobcentres have been opened in the West Midlands area since 1974. The estimated costs involved were:
£ Works services (costs of adaptations, professional fees etc.) 792,400 Furnishings and fittings 223,450