HC Deb 02 March 1927 vol 203 cc383-4
64. Mr. W. BAKER

asked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs whether he is aware of the success which has attended the training of soldiers at Catterick prior to emigration; and whether he is contemplating the establishment of a similar scheme for civilians?

Mr. ORMSBY-GORE

Yes, Sir. The Catterick training is in my opinion highly successful. Facilities of a similar character for training a limited number of civilians for settlement on the land overseas are already provided under the Ministry of Labour Training Scheme.

Mr. BAKER

May I ask whether the details of the schemes referred to are easily available?

Mr. ORMSBY-GORE

I think the Report of the Oversea Settlement Committee for last year will give an opportunity for making public the details of the various schemes.

Mr. LAWSON

May I ask whether there are consultations between the representatives of the Ministry of Labour and the War Office in connection with these schemes?

Mr. ORMSBY-GORE

Oh, yes, Sir; and largely through the co-ordination of the Oversea Settlement Department there are representatives of the Ministry of Labour on the Committee.