§ Mr. G. BARKERasked the Minister of Labour if facilities are still open for training disabled soldiers for a trade so that they may have an opportunity of earning their livelihood; and, if so, will he enumerate the trades for which training is given?
§ Sir M. BARLOWFacilities for training eligible disabled ex-service men are still open. The last date for receiving applications for training was 30th September, 1921, but my right hon. Friend still has authority to accept disabled men for training in exceptional cases. Men have been trained in over 600 trades and occupations, some of which are now closed. The question whether a man can be trained in a particular trade depends in large measure on the present and prospective state of employment in it, which varies in different localities.