HC Deb 27 July 1981 vol 9 c359W
Mrs. Ann Taylor

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many new students will be recruited into the Property Services Agency in 1981–82 for training in professional, technician, draughtsman and other disciplines; and what is the breakdown between graduate, O-level and technician entry.

Mr. Geoffrey Finsberg

The numbers are expected to be:

Professional disciplines (graduates)
Building surveyors 5
Estate surveyors 5
Mechanical and electrical engineers 5

Draughtsmen (O level)
Mechanical and electrical engineering 14
Civil engineering draughtsmen 7

Mrs. Ann Taylor

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what were the trainee recruitment allocations for 1979–80 for the Property Services Agency.

Mr. Geoffrey Finsberg

The numbers of students recruited as trainees in 1979–80 were as follows:

Professional disciplines (graduates)
Architects 8
Building surveyors 13
Estate surveyors 23
Quantity surveyors 17
Mechanical and Electrical engineers 17
Civil engineers 17

Draughtsmen (O level)
Architectural assistants 17
Mechanical and electrical engineering 12
Civil engineering 7

Technicals
Building and civil engineering 21
Mechanical and electrical engineering 8
Quantity surveying 5