HC Deb 28 March 1939 vol 345 cc1897-8
64. Mr. T. Henderson

asked the Minister of Labour the number of Service men, of the three Services, who are at present undergoing vocational training, before being discharged from the Service, in training centres under his control?

Mr. E. Brown

On 16th March, 1939, there were 4,014 serving soldiers and seven

serving airmen in training in the Ministry's Government training in the Ministry's Government training centres.

65. Mr. Henderson

asked the Minister of Labour what vocations the Service men are being trained for in the training centres under his control, and the number for each vocation; and has he had any negotiations with the trades unions who may be concerned?

Mr. Brown

The numbers of serving soldiers and airmen in training for various industries on 16th March, 1939, were: engineering 2,516, building 901, furnishing and vehicle building 147, other trades 457. The answer to the last part of the question is in the negative.