HC Deb 01 May 1956 vol 552 cc13-4W
32. Mr. Hector Hughes

asked the Minister of Labour how many persons are now being trained in his Department's establishments in Scotland; what courses are available; and to what extent they are used.

Mr. Carr

The Government Training Centre at Hillington, Glasgow, is the only training establishment run by my Department in Scotland. There arc 141 places available at this Centre. On 23rd April there were 92 in training.

Courses are available in the following trades:

  • Engineering draughtsmanship,
  • Engineering Machine Operating,
  • Motor Repairing,
  • Agricultural Blacksmithing and Machinery Repair Fitting.
  • Men's Hairdressing,
  • Watch and Clock Repairing,
  • Radio and Television Servicing,
  • Storekeeping.