§ 21. Mr. STEPHENasked the Minister of Labour the number of men who have received training in rural handicrafts (estate handy men) under the auspices of his Department, and the number of such men who have been placed in employment; and what steps he proposes to take to see that such men are found employment and given an opportunity of making use of their training?
§ Sir A. STEEL-MAITLAND116 men have completed courses of training under the Ministry of Labour as estate handy men since August, 1919, and 30 are still in training. Figures are not available as to the number placed in employment after training, but I am not aware that they have experienced any special difficulty in finding employment. Every effort is made to help those who register at the Employment Exchange.
§ Mr. STEPHENIf I give the right hon. Gentleman particulars about one of these men who has received that training, will will he make an effort to get him employment, as he has been unemployed for a year?
§ Sir A. STEEL-MAITLANDCertainly,. if the hon. Member will communicate with me.
§ Sir A. STEEL-MAITLANDNo, I have not kept records with regard to these particular men. They started under such 2204 varying conditions when I made the inquiries that I did, that it has been difficult to trace them.