§ 7. Mr. Dudley Williamsasked the Minister of Labour what was the cost to the Exchequer for the 12 months ended 31st December, 1951, of the Institute of Houseworkers; and how many house-workers were trained at the institute during that period.
§ Sir W. MoncktonThe cost of the Institute was £178,000, out of which £90,500 was spent on training and examination expenses. During the year, 563 persons began normal courses of training and 341 persons completed normal courses. In addition, a special short course of training was provided for 83 persons employed in the home helps services of certain local authorities.
§ 14. Mr. Popplewellasked the Minister of Labour which of the training centres of the National Institute of Houseworkers are to be closed; and if he will give full particulars of the areas affected and state what other arrangements to make such training available are to be made.
§ Sir W. MoncktonAs an economy measure it has been necessary to reduce the financial provision made for the Institute to an extent which will not permit of more than one training centre on present lines being retained. The Institute is considering how best its work can be re-organised within this limitation, and I am not yet in a position to state details of future arrangements.