HC Deb 05 March 1946 vol 420 cc54-6W
30. Sir T. Moore

asked the Minister of Labour the number in each educational category of the applications received up to date for financial assistance under the Government Further Education and Training Scheme; how many applications have been successful in each category; and what have been the commonest reasons for turning down applications.

Mr. Isaacs

Following is the information.

Profession or Career in view. No. of applications No of Awards made.
1 2 3
1. Accountancy 88l 251
2. Agriculture 578 140
3. Forestry 80 16
4. Architect 825 238
5. Auctioneer, Estate Agent and surveyor 513 119
Arts
6. Music 287 01
7. Painting and sculpture 225 55
8. Ballet and Dramatic Art 119 11
9. Dentist 209 53
10. Draughtsman 22 1
11. Course in Preparation for Civil or Local Government Service 1,338 307
Engineering
12. Civil 309 84
13 Electrical 284 50
14. Mechanical 198 52
14A. Radio 110 13
15. Others 322 55
Ministers of Religion
16. Church of England 073 116
17 Church of Scotland 149 30
18 Others 282 25
Social services
19. Hospital Almoners 98 26
20. Others 355 74
21. Industrial 810 119
22. Commercial 619 84
Legal:
23. Barrister 264 69
24. Solicitor 794 371
Medical Auxiliaries
25 Radiographer 66 19
26. Chiropody 193 44
27. Massage 57 12
28. Occupational Therapy 202 56
29. Medicine 904 185
30 . PHARMACY 181 34
Teaching
32. Art 381 153
33. General 4,848 1,437
34. Handicraft 133 26
35. Physical Training 32 7
University Degree (not included above) Leading to career in
36. Science (General) 196 43
37. Chemistry and (Physics) 323 89
38. Others (including Arts) 391 121
39. Veterinary Surgeon 114 23
40. Other cases 306 81
Totals 18,671 4,750
The commonest reason lot turning down applications is failure to satisfy the eligibility conditions

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