HC Deb 18 March 1963 vol 674 cc16-7
16. Mr. Boyden

asked the Minister of Health if he will take steps to ensure that all juveniles aged 15–18 years employed in the National Health Service are given day release facilities as good as the best practice in the Civil Departments of State.

Mr. Braine

They already are.

Mr. Boyden

Does that mean that the complements in the executive councils and the National Health Service allow 80 per cent. of juveniles under 18 to attend classes for one day a week?

Mr. Braine

It means that the existing arrangements are in line with the normal practice in the Civil Service and elsewhere. Some young technicians and apprentices are given one day's release a week for technical training. Other young people are given one day a week for general education.