37. Brigadier Clarkeasked the Minister of Labour at what date the last trainee passed through the Government training centre at Paulsgrove, Portsmouth; and how long the centre remained open in order to train 400 trainees.
§ Mr. IsaacsThis centre was opened in February, 1947, and training ceased there on 30th January, 1950, when the remaining classes were transferred to other centres.
Brigadier ClarkeDoes the Minister realise that £177,000 was spent to train 400 trainees, which represents £400 per trainee? Is not that one way in which hon. Members opposite could save a bit of money?
§ Mr. IsaacsIs the hon. and gallant Member aware that the number was 436, not 400? That is not a very material point. But is he aware also that the Government still own the building and that the cost of it should not be placed on the number of people trained there?