HC Deb 09 July 1985 vol 82 cc412-3W
21. Mr. Stott

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what further representations he has received about skill shortages in British industry.

36. Mr. Terry Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what further representations he has received about skill shortages in British industry.

73. Mr. Litherland

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what further representations he has received about skill shortages in British industry.

Mr. Peter Morrison

During the past three months my right hon. Friend and I have received a number of letters relating primarily to skill shortages. We are aware of current concern about shortages in particular areas and the subject is kept under close review. Regular reports are compiled by the Manpower Services Commission, which takes these into account when formulating its local and national programmes.

44. Mr. Heathcoat-Amory

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if skill shortage figures are collected centrally by his Department.

Mr. Peter Morrison

The Manpower Services Commission regularly collects information relating to skill shortages from a number of sources including surveys carried out by the Confederation of British Industry, Professional and Executive Recruitment survey of employers' needs, the survey of long duration vacancies at jobcentres and others.