§ Captain O'GRADYasked the Minister of Labour whether his attention has been drawn to the case of Private Inman Phillips, No. 235455, 8th Yorkshire Regiment, now residing in Leeds, who has received notice to leave the Leeds technical schools instructional workshops without being found work; whether, in view of the promise made by the Minister to a deputation of Members of Parliament that the Ministry had power to increase the period of training by 25 per cent., and that this power would be used fully; and that the Ministry would, if necessary, get powers for a further period of training so long as the existing depression in trade continued, which made it difficult for them to place men, he will say what steps, if any, have been taken to ensure its fulfilment?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAI will inquire into the case to which my hon. and gallant Friend refers and inform him of the result. I would add, however, that instructions have been issued during the past few days that no men, for whom improvership vacancies cannot be found, shall be discharged from any training centre for the time being.