§ 37. Mr. SAVERYasked the Minister of Agriculture how many students have been received at the agricultural training centres which are open to intending emigrants and whether 'he proposes to increase the number of these centres?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of LABOUR (Mr. Betterton)I have been asked to reply. The number of men in training in these centres with a view to employment in the Oversea Dominions was, on 10th April, 183. In addition, 43 men who had received a course of training at the Claydon Training Centre proceeded to Canada on the 27th March. The question of increasing the number of centres will receive careful consideration.
§ Mr. PALINGMay I ask whether the students who are in these training schools are being allowed to stay on the land in this country?
§ Mr. BETTERTONThis question only refers to those who are intending to proceed overseas. There are, in addition, a very considerable number of trainees who are intending to stay in this country.
§ Mr. RILEYWill the Parliamentary Secretary state how many, if any, of ate student trainees have been settled in the Dominions?
§ Mr. BETTERTONThe only batch which has gone up to the present is one of 43 men, who left on the 27th March.
§ Mr. T. WILLIAMSAre we to understand that equivalent agricultural education is available for young men who desire to remain in their own country?
§ Mr. SPEAKERThat is another question.