HC Deb 20 January 1986 vol 90 c45W
Mr. Hancock

asked the Paymaster General how many vacancies there are in (a) Rosyth and (b) Plymouth for (i) electricians and (ii) emploment relating to ship repair.

Mr. Alan Clark

The following table shows, for the latest available months, the numbers of unfilled vacancies at jobcentres in the Dunfermline, which covers Rosyth, and the Plymouth jobcentre areas.

Dunfermline Plymouth
Vacancies by occupation—September 1985
Electricians:
plant and machinery 0 1
Electricians:
premises and ships 2 2
TOTAL 2 3
Vacancies by Industry—November 1985
Shipbuilding and repair 9 0

Mr. Hancock

asked the Paymaster General how many vacancies there are in engineering posts in (a) Plymouth, (b) Fife and (c) Rosyth.

Mr. Alan Clark

The following table shows, for 3 November 1985, the latest date for which figures are available, the numbers of unfilled vacancies at jobcentres in engineering industries for the areas requested.

Number
Plymouth jobcentre area 23
Dunfermline jobcentre area (includes Rosyth) 4
Fife* 31

* Unfilled vacancies in those jobcentre areas (including Dunfermline) which closely correspond to the Scottish Region of Fife.