§ 19. Sir NICHOLAS GRATTAN-DOYLEasked the Minister of Labour how many juvenile employment centres are now open; how many have been opened or re-opened in the present year; and what number in that period have been closed owing to low attendances or the cessation of the need for their existence?
§ Miss BONDFIELDThere are at present 77 junior instruction centres and 11 junior instruction classes in operation in Great Britain. Since 31st December eight centres and four classes have been opened or re-opened. None have been closed since that date owing to low attendances or the cessation of the need for its existence.
§ Mr. HARRISIs the right hon. Lady satisfied that centres are available for the young persons who need training?
§ Miss BONDFIELDNo, I am not satisfied. I should much prefer to see the pace speeded up.
§ Mr. HARRISWill the right hon. Lady bring pressure to bear on local authorities to find the necessary centres as soon as possible?
§ Miss BONDFIELDI will see to that.