§ Mr. McQuarrieasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will meet the chairman of the Manpower Services Commission to discuss the question of training schemes for the unemployed in the East Aberdeenshire constituency, in order that trainees can gain the necessary skills for the gas and petro-chemical projects which are proposed for that area.
§ Mr. Alexander FletcherThe MSC is keeping under review needs arising from oil and gas developments and related large-scale construction projects, in East Aberdeenshire as elsewhere in Scotland, to ensure so far as is possible that manpower requirements are identified and catered for.
While the primary responsibility for training rests with industry, the MSC 38W undertakes a considerable amount of training under the training opportunities schemes in relevant construction and engineering skills; and my right hon. Friend expects shortly to consider with the MSC its corporate plan for 1981–85, which is expected to contain proposals for the training of the unemployed generally.
§ Mr. McQuarrieasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many men and how many women are registered as unemployed in the area covered by the Peterhead employment office of his Department.
§ Mr. Alexander FletcherOn 9 October 1980, 447 males and 452 females were registered as unemployed in the Peterhead employment office area.
§ Mr. McQuarrieasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many men and how many women are registered as unemployed in the area covered by the Fraserburgh employment office in his Department.
§ Mr. Alexander FletcherOn 9 October 1980, 399 males and 255 females were registered as unemployed in the Fraser-burgh employment office area.
§ Mr. McQuarrieasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many males and how many females who left schools or colleges in July in the East Aberdeenshire constituency and are registered at the employment offices of his Department are still without work.
§ Mr. Alexander FletcherInformation is not available in the precise form requested. On 9 October 1980, 32 males and 37 females who had not worked since leaving school or college were registered as unemployed in the combined Fraser-burgh and Peterhead employment office areas, which cover most of the East Aberdeenshire constituency. Statistical records do not identify separately those who terminated full-time education in July.