Captain COOTEasked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware that Mr. C. J. Keeble, of 3, Mons Terrace, Britannia Road, Ipswich, was instructed to be prepared to enter Springfield Training College on the 1st February, 1921; that he thereupon abandoned his employment; that he has not yet been admitted to training; and, seeing that this man has been unemployed and landed in financial difficulties for over 10 weeks, thanks to the training department, what compensation is he prepared to give?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAThe circumstances are substantially as stated by my hon. and gallant Friend. It was originally hoped that the training institution at Springfield might be ready for opening by 1st February last. Unfortunately the building alterations have required a much longer period than was anticipated. The course at Springfield will, however, open on the 20th April, and Mr. Keeble has been furnished with a railway warrant to enable him to report on that date. I am considering the possibility of compensating Mr. Keeble, and will communicate further with my hon. and gallant Friend on this point.