HC Deb 30 May 1946 vol 423 c1344
54. Major N. Macpherson

asked the Minister of Labour what steps he is taking in conjunction with other Ministers to ensure the employment of successful ex-Service applicants for training as teachers, in view of the long delay of a year or more which may elapse before they can commence their training.

Mr. Isaacs

All the resources of my Department are available to help these candidates to find employment during the waiting period. In addition, my right hon. Friend the Minister of Education has suggested to local education authorities that they should, where practicable, employ candidates as temporary teachers or in other capacities. My right hon. Friend is, for this purpose, sending to each local education authority a list of the accepted candidates living within their area.

Major Macpherson

Can the right hon. Gentleman say whether the candidates who are waiting are being encouraged to take up work in the Control Commission and elsewhere?

Mr. Isaacs

I would not like to say the Control Commission, but what vacancies there are at our disposal are brought to their attention.

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