56. Mr. McKieasked the Minister of Labour if he will now consider releasing professional students under the Class B scheme, in order that they may complete their broken academic careers.
§ Mr. IsaacsI would refer the hon. Member to the reply given to the hon. and gallant Member for the Isle of Ely (Major Legge-Bourke) on 23rd October, a copy of which I am sending him.
§ Mr. IsaacsIf the hon. Gentleman will put down that question, I will get him the information.
§ Dr. LittleWill the Minister consider the grievances of these men who are held up and are wasting their time?
§ Mr. IsaacsAt the same time we have to consider the grievances of hundreds of other men who are being prevented from taking advantage of other opportunities.
§ Mr. Harold SutcliffeIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that many of these men will be approaching 30 years of age by the time they are able to qualify, and will he give this whole question further consideration?
§ Mr. IsaacsI cannot promise that it will have further consideration; it has been considered so very often. This is part of a scheme that fits into all other sections, and as soon as you remove the apparent injustice to one, you put a real injustice upon a dozen others.
§ Mr. ScollanWill the Minister take into consideration the number of young men who have obtained their honours degrees in arts, and who are not being asked for by education committees or authorities, and who are not eligible under Class B? Will he do something to release these young men and give them a chance in life after getting their degrees?
§ Mr. IsaacsI cannot see how that arises out of this question, but if the hon. Member wants information he has the usual method for obtaining it.
§ Mr. ScollanI have already used it by asking a question of the Minister, and I would like an answer.