§ Mr. PENNEFATHERasked the Minister of Labour if he is yet in a position to state the further period during which the Government training factory at Kirkdale will be kept open?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAThe numbers in this training centre have fallen so much that it will be impossible to keep it open unless more men are passed for training. Representations have been made to the trades in Liverpool and they have agreed to reconsider the training position. I hope they will find it possible to accept more men. Until their decision is known I cannot say definitely how long the Government instructional factory at Kirk-dale will be kept open. In any ease the lease expires in May, 1923, and it is doubtful if it can be extended.