Written question asked by Lord Field of Birkenhead (Labour) on Tuesday, 27 February 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 13 March 2001. It was answered by Baroness Jowell (Labour) on Tuesday, 13 March 2001 on behalf of the Department for Education and Employment.

Dept for Education and Employment;Employment Service

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, what representations he has received on the accuracy of the figures relating to the official total of vacancies held by Jobcentres. - Text of letter from Clare Dodgson of the Employment Service.

Answer: Mr. Field: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what representations he has received on the accuracy of the figures relating to the official total of vacancies held by Jobcentres. [151841] Ms Jowell: Responsibility 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 Clare Dodgson to Mr. Frank Field, dated 13 March 2001: As the Employment Service is an Executive Agency, the Secretary of State has asked Leigh Lewis to reply to your question, concerning representations he has received on the accuracy of the figures relating to the official total of vacancies held by Jobcentres. This is something which falls within the responsibilities delegated to Mr Lewis as Chief Executive of the Agency. I am replying on Mr Lewis' behalf. In answer to your question, I am not aware of any representations to the Secretary of State for Education and Employment regarding the accuracy of the figures relating to the official total of vacancies held by Jobcentres. That said, I am willing to discuss any issues you may have on vacancies held by Jobcentres. I hope this is helpful.

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