SIR,

We run a small business and despite advertising part time positions via the job centre for four weeks now, we have received absolutely no calls.

We cannot believe there are no unemployed hardworking people in Monmouth who are available for work. We pay way above minimum wages and are good employers.

Given the government's drive to get as many people off benefits as possible, this dilemma is indeed a mystery - the story of desperately seeking staff continues!

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