HC Deb 30 November 1927 vol 211 c486
27. Lord HENRY CAVENDISH-BENTINCK

asked the Minister of Labour how many adult workers are receiving training, under the Ministry of Labour scheme, for alternative employment either at home or overseas?

Mr. BETTERTON

The number of unemployed men over 18 now in training for alternative employment either at home or overseas is 1,083.

Lord H. CAVENDISH-ENTINCK

Is it the intention of the Government to increase the grants to these training centres in the coming year?

Mr. BETTERTON

I am not in a position at this time to answer that question.