§ 12. Mr. Brookeasked the Minister of Labour the total number of places for trainees in Government training centres; and the number of these places at present vacant?
§ Mr. BevinIt would not be in the national interest to publish the information asked for in this Question.
§ Mr. BrookeDoes not the Minister think it is essential for Members of the House of Commons to know the number of training places?
§ Mr. BevinI gave an indication in the man-power Debate last week. As far as I am personally concerned—I cannot speak for the Government as a whole— if there were a Secret Session, there would be no difficulty in giving the information, which I cannot give in public.
§ Sir Robert YoungIs my right hon. Friend aware that if Members were to visit these places they would find out for themselves how valuable they are?