HC Deb 08 February 1983 vol 36 c333W
34. Mr. Chapman

asked the Secretary of State for Employment how many people were placed in jobs by the employment service over the past year; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Alison

During the year ending 7 January 1983, 1,544,664 people were placed in jobs by the employment service. This represents about a quarter of all engagements in the economy.