§ 1. Sir KINGSLEY WOODasked the Secretary of State for War if he will state how many discharged soldiers desirous of re-entering civil life have been assisted in securing employment by the War Office during the last 12 months?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for WAR (Mr. T. Shaw)I assume that the right hon. Member refers to direct assistance by means of the Vocational Training Centres. During the 12 months to 30th June, 2,281 soldiers were under training at those centres, and of this number, 1,636 were placed in civil employment on the completion of their training.
§ Sir K. WOODIs there any other assistance given apart from the centres?
§ Mr. SHAWYes, there are many semi-military organisations which give assistance to men in finding work.