§ 50. Captain FANSHAWEasked the Minister of Labour if he will cause centres to be established in Scotland without delay to train miners who are out, of work, both for home and oversea employment?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of LABOUR (Mr. Betterton)This matter is at present under consideration.
§ Mr. PALINGCan the hon. Gentleman give us any idea when the centres will be established?
§ Mr. BETTERTONNo, Sir, I cannot.
§ Mr. SHINWELLIs it not the business of the hon. Gentleman to ascertain when this important Committee, which is undertaking such an important function, will report to his Department on this matter?
§ Mr. BETTERTONNo, Sir; that is not a matter for me, but is a matter for the Committee themselves to decide.
§ Mr. STEPHENCan the hon. Gentleman give us a pledge that there will be a statement before the House rises at Whitsuntide?
§ Mr. BETTERTONOh, yes; I understand that the Ministry of Labour Estimates are to be discussed on Monday, when, no doubt, a statement will be made.