§ Mr. McMasterTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment what is his latest estimate of the number of people unemployed in the construction industry sector in(a) Scotland, (b) England and (c) Wales.
Mr. JacksonIt is estimated from the labour force survey that in the spring of 1990 the numbers of unemployed people, on the internationally recommended ILO definition, whose previous employment had been in the construction industry were as follows:
Number Scotland 19,000 England 122,000 Wales 18,000
§ Mr. McMasterTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment when he next plans to meet representatives of the construction industry training board; what matters he intends to discuss; and if he will make a statement.
Mr. JacksonI meet the chairman of the Construction Industry Training Board from time to time to discuss the board's operations. Our next such meeting is scheduled to take place in early November.