§ 12. Mr. LOUIS SMITHasked the Minister of Labour if she has investigated the working of the special training centre for servants in Sheffield; if this has operated satisfactorily; and, if so, whether she will consider recommending to other local authorities in towns similarly situated the desirability of establishing similar centres?
§ Miss BONDFIELDI am familiar with the work of this centre, which is conducted on behalf of the Ministry by the Central Committee on Women's Training and Employment. Home Training Centres have been in operation in 39 areas during the past year, and the Department and the Committee are always prepared to give careful consideration to the possibility of establishing additional centres in areas where unemployment is severe, and there is evidence of a substantial demand for training.
§ Mr. SMITHIs the right hon. Lady satisfied that sufficient attention is being given to this matter, having regard to the frequent difficulties experienced in obtaining domestic help, even charladies being frequently unobtainable?
§ Miss BONDFIELDThe matter is constantly under my attention, and I recognise the importance of it.