§ 41. Mr. C. Royleasked the Minister of Labour what advice is given by his 943 Department to Commonwealth Governments on the number of vacancies for employment in the United Kingdom, the types of employment available and opportunities for training.
§ Mr. WhitelawThe advice of the Ministry of Labour on employment and training matters is always available to any Commonwealth Government which requests it. Information about the number of vacancies outstanding published by the Department monthly is sent to all Commonwealth High Commissions.
§ Mr. RoyleIn view of the existence of the Commonwealth Immigrants Act on the Statute Book, can the Parliamentary Secretary give an assurance that everything is done to ensure that Commonwealth immigrants have access to training so as to make themselves more fitted to take part in industry in this country?
§ Mr. WhitelawI can assure the hon. Gentleman that Commonwealth immigrants are treated in exactly the same way in training as every other citizen in this country.
§ Sir C. OsborneCan my hon. Friend give an assurance that they are not given priority over our own people?
§ Mr. WhitelawI thought I said that they are given exactly the same treatment. I can assure my hon. Friend of that.