§ 54. Mr. Marplesasked the Minister of Labour how many ex-Servicemen are waiting for a course of training in hair-dressing; and what is the average time an applicant waits before commencing training.
§ Mr. IsaacsEight hundred and eighty-seven ex-Servicemen who have been accepted for training in hairdressing are awaiting admission to training. Informa- 1778 tion is not immediately available as to the average time an applicant waits before commencing training, but I will find out and let the hon. Member know.
§ Mr. MarplesIs the right hon. Gentleman satisfied with the Ministerial training schemes in general, and the hairdressing scheme in particular?
§ Mr. IsaacsYes, Sir. I am satisfied with the administration, but in these cases we are not satisfied with the delay in getting the premises suitable for this training. The delay in these cases is entirely due to having to wait for suitable premises.
§ Commander NobleWill the Minister give special consideration to a case, particulars of which I have sent to his Parliamentary Secretary, in which an ex-Serviceman, having waited a year for a course in ladies' hairdressing, was told there is not to be such a course?
§ Mr. IsaacsI will look into that.