HC Deb 13 February 1963 vol 671 cc209-10W
94 and 95. Sir P. Agnew

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies (1) when the sending of Government-owned vessels for repair in the yard of Bailey (Malta) Limited is to be resumed;

(2) how soon he expects the run-down of the 2,000 men employed on the repair of Government-owned vessels in the yard of Bailey (Malta) Limited to be completed.

increase of students, many of them studying for A levels, who would be joining at any period during the academic year. There might also be difficulties from the fact that many would be reluctant scholars. The compulsory release in some establishments might necessitate the recruiting of additional staff.

In the time available, it is not possible for me to quantify the total of these and other potential difficulties. At this moment, I can only repeat that we give all the encouragement we can to such further education. If it should be possible to make this compulsory, either generally or at particular places, we will of course consider doing so.

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