HC Deb 20 November 1984 vol 68 c135W
35. Mr. Sackville

asked the Secretary of State for Employment whether he expects any jobcentres to close as a result of the Manpower Services Commission's consultations.

Mr. Peter Morrison

In eight towns two jobcentres will be merged into one, but in 82 other places new jobcentres will be opened.

Mr. Thurnham

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what capital sum he expects to be invested in new technology in the jobcentre network.

Mr. Peter Morrison

The present intentions are for an investment of up to £19.5 million in new technology throughout the jobcentre network between now and March 1988.