HC Deb 29 April 1952 vol 499 cc1206-7
20. Mr. Richard Wood

asked the Minister of Labour what provision is made in any of his training centres for the teaching of trades to sub-normal men and women.

Sir W. Monckton

I understand that my hon. Friend has in mind men and women who are mentally sub-normal. The answer is that no special provision is made, but they are not excluded from any training course which they are capable of taking.

Mr. Wood

Would it not be possible for a man mentally sub-normal to learn at a Government training centre to follow a normal unskilled occupation so that he can give service in that way?

Sir W. Monckton

Yes, Sir. That is the reason why the sub-normal people are put to work with the others in the hope that they will acquire this skill.