§ 79. Mr. MILLARasked the Pensions Minister if he can state what steps have been taken through the Board of Agriculture for Scotland, or through other agencies, to provide for the training of discharged soldiers, including those disabled by service, in agriculture, horticulture, and sylviculture?
§ Mr. BARNESThe Board of Agriculture for Scotland have made arrangements with the governors of the Aberdeen and North of Scotland Agricultural College for the training of discharged soldiers, in agriculture, horticulture, sylviculture, and timber work in that college. There is accommodation for sixty men, who will receive training for a period of from three to twelve months.
§ Mr. MILLARHave any arrangements been made with the West of Scotland Agricultural Colleges?
§ Mr. BARNESI am not aware of any.
§ Mr. HOGGEHas any use yet been made of the estate rented by the Scottish Secretary for the use of disabled soldiers from the Duke of Sutherland?
§ Mr. BARNESNot to my knowledge.
§ Mr. PRINGLEIt gives opportunity for centralised action.