HC Deb 22 June 1939 vol 348 c2422
39. Mr. Davidson

asked the Minister of Labour the number of trainees now at Glenbranter camp, Argyllshire, and how many are employed on road work?

Mr. E. Brown

There are 146 men in training at Glenbranter Instructional Centre, 96 of whom are at present engaged on road and quarry work which forms part of the course of training.

Mr. Davidson

Will the right hon. Gentleman make inquiries into this question, because there is a feeling abroad that a very large percentage are employed on ordinary road work, to the detriment of those who desire greater technical training?

Mr. Brown

I hope the hon. Member will help to dispel that illusion, because it is an illusion.

40. Mr. Davidson

asked the Minister of Labour the total number of persons, including staff, at Glenbranter camp, Argyllshire; the number of dry and wet lavatories; and the number of qualified persons on the medical staff?

Mr. Brown

The total number of persons at Glenbranter Instructional Centre is 178. There are eight dry bucket latrines and five water closets. Four additional dry bucket latrines are at present in course of construction. A full-time qualified medical orderly is employed and in addition the services of a local doctor are available whenever required.

Mr. Davidson

Does the Minister not think that one medical orderly for 176 men is insufficient, especially when they are 16 miles from the nearest town; and are any steps being taken to instal wet lavatories in view of the various complaints that have been made?

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