HC Deb 02 November 1983 vol 47 c392W
Mr. Galley

asked the Secretary of State for Employment on how many occasions in the most recent 12-month period for which figures are available his Department has asked companies to complete forms and questionnaires to provide statistical or other information; and what was the purpose of each individual request.

Mr. Alan Clark

Following is the information in respect of statistical surveys sent to businesses by my Department:

which an analysis by age is available. The table also shows the numbers of unemployed school leavers in July 1983 who were not entitled to claim benefit.

Kilburn, Wembley and Willesden jobcentre areas Greater London
September 1983
Male 9,730 260,972
Female 4,413 109,913
Total 14,143 370,885
July 1983
Male 9,646 255,024
Female 4,276 100,822
Total 13,922 355,846
of which, aged under 18 years 646 19,191
Non-claimant school leavers aged under 18 years (not included in above) 427 13,759

Mr. Freeson

asked the Secretary of State for Employment (1) if he will list by trade and occupation the registered vacancies in (a) the greater London area and (b) the Brent travel-to-work area in May 1979 and the latest available date;

(2) what are the latest unemployment figures in (a) the greater London area, (b) the Kilburn employment office area, (c) the Wembley employment office and (d) the Harlesden employment office area; if he will give the average period of unemployment and the age breakdown in each case; and what were the figures in May 1979.

Mr. Alan Clark

I shall reply to the right hon. Member as soon as possible.