§ Mr. Lyellasked the Secretary of State for Employment what has been the outcome of the skill shortage mobility experiment.
§ Mr. Jim LesterI am informed by the Manpower Services Commission that the skill shortage mobility experiment was introduced in January 1979 for a trial period of 12 months. A premium of £500 was paid to the unemployed or redundant workers in 18 selected occupa
Department of Employment Manpower Services Commission Health and Safety Advisory, Conciliation Commission/Executive and Arbitration Service Staff £ Staff £ Staff £ Staff £ 1976 … 19 114,300 25 140,900 13 85,600 3 22,000 1977 … 21 129,800 29 174,000 18 119,700 3 23,700 1978 … 21 147,800 34 215,600 24 169,700 4 32,300 1979 … 21 161,100 38 273,700 24 185,300 4 35,800 1980 … 20 198,100 38 355,200 23 233,500 4 47,200 The information officer group, in addition to press and public relations officers, includes specialists in exhibitions, publications, paid publicity, marketing, and so on.