Mr. Aclandasked the Minister of Labour how many agreements with local authorities have been entered into by the Unemployment Assistance Board with a view to the employment of persons as a continuance of their training under Section 37 (b) of the Unemployment Act, 1934; and how many persons have benefited by such agreements?
§ Mr. E. BrownNo arrangements under Section 37(b) of the Unemployment Act, 1934, have so far been entered into by the Board.
§ Mr. W. Robertsasked the Minister of Labour what steps have been taken to continue the work formerly carried out by the training centres organised by the public assistance committees and which ceased to function on the Second Appointed Day?
§ Mr. E. BrownApplicants for Unemployment Assistance are eligible for training at the courses organised by my2442W Department and in these circumstances the board has not, since the Second Appointed Day, found it necessary to supplement these courses by taking any special steps to maintain the training centres previously carried on by local authorities. It is, of course, for the Local Authority concerned to decide whether to continue their facilities for such of the able-bodied persons as still remain within their responsibility.