§ Mr. Teelingasked the Minister of Labour if he is aware that Captain F. H. Christmas, 207770, of the 17th Infantry Holding Battalion, has been informed after taking a preliminary course at No. 3 Formation College and after being kept waiting for over eight weeks, that he cannot be accepted for a course in draughtsmanship; whether there is a surplus of draughtsmen; and, in view of the fact that Captain Christmas has now lost his right to reinstatement due to this delay, what he proposes to do for him.
§ Mr. IsaacsThe number of persons who have applied for training in engineering draughtsmanship is in excess of the number the industry is likely to be able to absorb for some time. I am having inquiries made about the particular case and will write to the hon. Member.