§ 36. Brigadier-General Makinsasked the Secretary of State for War how many soldiers have been trained at the Army vocational training centres each year since 1927; what has been the actual cost per head for the trainees; and what percentage have found employment?
§ Mr. Hore-BelishaAs the answer contains a number of figures, I will, with my hon. and gallant Friend's permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.
§ Following is the answer:
| Year. | Number trained. | Approximate net cost per head. | Percentage known to have obtained employment. | |
| £ | ||||
| 1928 | … | 1,603 | 11 | 81 |
| 1929 | … | 2,193 | 7 | 85 |
| 1930 | … | 1,991 | 8 | 82 |
| 1931 | … | 2,429 | 9 | 75 |
| 1932 | … | 2,309 | 10 | 79 |
| 1933 | … | 2,298 | 9 | 88 |
| 1934 | … | 2,608 | 8 | 85 |
| 1935 | … | 3,095 | 7 | 76 |
| 1936 | … | 3,495 | 6.5 | 80 |
| 1937 | … | 3,949 | * | 82 |
| Total | 25,970 | 81 | ||
| * This figure is not yet available. |
§ 38. Mr. Bellengerasked the Secretary of State for War how many time-expired soldiers have been trained in the farm department at Chisledon camp since its inception; and whether he has any information concerning the number of those so trained who have found permanent employment on the land on discharge from the service?
§ Mr. Hore-BelishaUp to the end of last year 1,408 soldiers had received agricultural training at the Army vocational training centre, Chisledon; 1,093 of these are known to have obtained civil employment on leaving the Colours.
§ Mr. BellengerIs this farm school now being closed down?
§ Mr. Hore-BelishaNot as far as I am aware.
§ Mr. T. WilliamsHow many have received employment actually as a result of this training?
§ Mr. Hore-BelishaI am afraid I am not in a position to say.