§ Mr. WallaceTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what is her policy regarding the location of the job vacancy display boards in libraries, community centres and post offices in Scotland; and what financial contribution has been made by each unitary authority in Scotland towards this service in each of the last three years. [3700]
§ Mr. ForthResponsibility for the subject of the question has been delegated to the Employment Service agency under its chief executive. I have asked him to arrange for a reply to be given.
Letter from Mike Fogden to Mr. James Wallace, dated 12 November 1996:
The Secretary of State for Education and Employment has asked me to reply to your question about policy on the location of job vacancy display boards in libraries, community centres and post offices in Scotland; and what financial contribution has been made by each unitary local authority in Scotland towards this service in each of the last 3 years. This is something which falls within the responsibilities delegated to me as Chief Executive of the Agency.Through its network of local Jobcentres, The Employment Service in Scotland regularly reviews the provision of job vacancy display boards to libraries, community centres and post offices according to the needs and availability of appropriate venues. The provision of such display boards depends on the local labour market covered and the need to ensure that a system can be put in place to keep vacancies on display up to date. Local authorities do not make a financial contribution to this service.I hope this is helpful.