HC Deb 07 March 1928 vol 214 cc1125-7
31. Mr. BUCHANAN

asked the Minister of Labour the number of women now receiving training in the City of Glasgow and the number for the same period last year; and if the training is confined to domestic training?

Sir A. STEEL-MAITLAND

I am informed by the Central Committee on Women's Training and Employment that there are 40 women at present in attendance at their Glasgow Home Training Centre. In March, 1927, the number was

women and young persons who were refused unemployment benefit in the Elland division during the months of December, 1927 and January, 1928, and the reasons for the refusal of benefit?

Sir A. STEEL-MAITLAND

As the reply includes a number of figures, I will, with the hon. Member's permission, circulate a statement in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following is the statement:

60. The Centre is confined to domestic training.

Mr. BUCHANAN

Will the right hon. Gentleman state the reason why each year during the past three years there has been a declining number of women who have been offered training in the city of Glasgow?

Sir A. STEEL-MAITLAND

That is really a matter primarily for the Committee who have charge with regard to women's training? It is a matter in their administration and is largely in their discretion.

Mr. BUCHANAN

Can the right hon. Gentleman say whether there are any financial restrictions at work, and if any efforts have been made by his Department to reduce the amount spent on this work?

Sir A. STEEL-MAITLAND

No. The sum at their disposal this year is rather more than last year.