§ Captain C. Smithasked the Minister of Agriculture the number of applications which have been made for further agricultural education and training under the Government's scheme; the number of these grants which have been made; and the average time which elapses between the application being made and the result notified.
§ Mr. T. WilliamsFour hundred and sixty-eight applications for further agricultural (including horticultural and veterinary) education or training have been received by my Department, and 192 awards have been made. Save in exceptional cases where considerable inquiries are necessary, decisions are notified to applicants within six to eight weeks of the date of submission of their applications to the Appointments Officer of the Ministry of Labour and National Service.