HC Deb 27 June 1950 vol 476 c2072
10. Mr. Watkinson

asked the Minister of Labour why vocational training under the Disabled Persons Scheme is refused to those over 40 years of age.

Mr. Isaacs

The hon. Member is under a misapprehension. There is no upper age limit for vocational training under the Disabled Persons Training Scheme and disabled persons over 40 years of age are accepted for training provided that they are otherwise suitable for training in a trade in which there are vacancies.

Sir H. Williams

Does that apply to persons over 60?

Mr. Watkinson

If I send the Minister particulars of a case in which a man of 41 has been refused training, will he give it sympathetic consideration?

Mr. Isaacs

Yes, Sir, and I shall be very disappointed if I find that it was for any reason other than that which I set out in my answer.