§ 75. Mr. KINGasked the President of the Board of Education whether he is aware that the annual loss of boys employed at Woolwich Arsenal owing to defects of health or character resulting from the abnormal hours, wages, and conditions of their employment now reaches 50 per cent. per annum; and what steps is he taking to secure for these boys a renewal of education, discipline, and health which will equip them for another chance in life
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the BOARD of EDUCATION (Mr. H. L Lewis)The figure given in the first part of the question has been mentioned to me, but I am not aware how far it is authoritative. I am informed that Local Juvenile Advisory Committees in London receive particulars of all boys in their districts who leave Woolwich Arsenal, and make it a practice to invite the boys to the Labour Exchange in cases where this appears desirable, and to advise and assist them with regard to their industrial future. The question of making special educational provision for children and young persons who have been abnormally employed in consequence of the War is receiving my careful consideration.