HC Deb 13 July 1932 vol 268 c1292
54. Mr. TINKER

asked the Minister of Labour if he is in a position to say where the centres will be to carry out the scheme for the physical exercises of young unemployed men; and can he state how the instructors will be selected?

Mr. HUDSON

A centre has already been opened at Pontypridd. The other centres which it is proposed to open will probably be situated in Liverpool, Middlesbrough and Glasgow. As regards the selection of instructors, the Department has endeavoured to engage the best men available with suitable qualifications.

Mr. MAXTON

Can the hon. Gentleman let Members have some Paper telling us the rules and regulations which are to govern attendance at these centres?

Mr. HUDSON

They were published the other day in answer to a question. I will send the hon. Member a copy.

Mr. TINKER

Who will appoint the instructors? Will it be the local Exchanges or the Ministry of Labour?

Mr. HUDSON

The appointments will be made by the local controllers. They will be servants of the Department, and we are trying to get the very best men we can find in the localities.

Mr. LOGAN

Will the instruction include swimming?