§ 69. Mr. Tinkerasked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware that persons who go as trainees to Government training centres are called upon to pay their own fares, and, in many instances, this amount exceeds 10s. a week; and will he consider making some allowances to them to meet this expense?
§ Mr. TomlinsonI have already written to my hon. Friend on this subject. Arrangements have now been made for daily travelling expenses in excess of 5s. per week to be paid in the case of all boarder trainees over 21 years of age and all trainees living at home over 19 years of age in Government Training Centres. The assistance given in the case of all other trainees is already greater than this.
§ Mr. R. J. TaylorWill that payment be retrospective where applications have been made?
§ Mr. TomlinsonWhere applications are made for retrospective payments, they will have to be considered on their merits.