HC Deb 28 June 1927 vol 208 cc216-7
66. Mr. E. BROWN

asked the Minister of Labour the present position of the training centres at Clayton, Birmingham, Brandon, and Wallsend-on-Tyne, showing the number of men in each centre who have completed the full course, the number of men who left before the end of the course, the number of men in training, and the number of men placed overseas?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of LABOUR (Mr. Betterton)

With the hon. Member's permission, I will circulate in the OFFICIAL REPORT a statement giving the desired information.

Following is the statement:

SCHEME OF TRAINING FOR YOUNG UNEMPLOYED MEN.
Statement showing the position on 22nd June, 1927.
Completed full course. Left before end of full course. Men in training. Men placed overseas.
Claydon 571 271 189 368
Birmingham 595 1,048 337
Brandon 316 173 195 268
Wallsend-on-Tyne 655 600 313
2,137 2,092* 1,034 636
* Of this number 1,272 left to take employment.