§ Lieut.-Colonel ARCHER-SHEEasked the Pensions Minister whether he is aware that a gentleman who has not served in His Majesty's Forces is about to be appointed deputy-director of training, Wilts area; whether the gentleman in question is being trained for his duties; and, if so whether it is not possible to find an ex-officer or soldier equally suitable to fill the position?
§ Sir R. HORNEI have been asked to reply to this question. The deputy director of industrial training in this division was appointed in May last. He has not served with His Majesty's Forces, being over military age. He was selected as the most suitable among the candidates available, on the ground of his qualifications and experience. There is at present no vacancy for a deputy-director of industrial training under the Ministry of Labour in the division which includes Wiltshire. If any new appointment is necessary, preference will, as usual, be given to suitably qualified ex-Service men.