HC Deb 01 June 1937 vol 324 cc849-50
36. Sir Robert Young

asked the Secretary of State for War how many soldiers are, or have been, in course of training for civilian work with W. Alexander and Sons, Camelon, Scotland; whether the firm receives any remuneration for such training; if so, what is the amount paid to them per week; whether there is any deduction from the military pay of the trainees; what is the amount of this deduction; and is the deduction, if any, paid to the firm in question and to other firms?

The Secretary of State for War (Mr. Hore-Belisha)

The answer to the first part of the question is "7"; to the second part "none"; the third part does not arise; to the remaining parts, "there is no deduction."