10. Mr. ALFRED DAVIESasked the Pensions Minister what provision is made by the Ministry for a disabled soldier who, having completed his training for a new occupation, is unable to find employment?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY Of LABOUR (Mr. Wardle)I have been asked to reply to this question. The policy of the Training Department of the Ministry of Labour is that disabled sailors and soldiers shall only be trained in trades which are capable of absorbing additional labour. The Divisional Training Authorities, acting in conjunction with the various local technical advisory committees and the Employment Exchanges, will assist in securing employment for men who have completed approved courses of training
Mr. DAVIESIs it not a fact that there are thousands of men who have already received training and who are at present unemployed?
§ Mr. WARDLENot to my knowledge.
§ Colonel ASHLEYWhat provision has been made for them after they have had their training if they cannot get employment?
§ Mr. WARDLEEvery effort is being made to place these men when they have received their training. If it is impossible to train them then they come under the unemployment donation fund.
§ Colonel YATEWhere disabled officers and men are discharged from other Government Departments is their case taken up by the Minister of Labour?
§ Mr. WARDLEIf my hon. and gallant Friend or anyone else has any such ease I shall be glad to have it investigated.
§ Colonel YATEI will send you one.
§ Mr. WARDLEThat would take too long.