§ Mr. LUNNasked the Minister of Labour if he is aware that several training centres in homecraft are to be closed before Whitsuntide: whether his Department are aware of the work being done in such training centres, and will he take steps to secure their continuation: and whether or not the Committee on Domestic Service, which was set up on 21st March last, have visited or propose visiting some of these centres, and when their Report is likely to be presented to the House?
§ Sir M. BARLOWI am informed by the Central Committee on Women's Training and Employment that some of their existing courses in homecraft, which are of 13 weeks' duration, will finish before Whitsuntide, and that the
1696Wwho opened fire upon them; and what precautions the India Office took, or is taking, to safeguard the interests and to secure respect for the wishes of the natives in this and other areas of India?
§ Earl WINTERTONI have no information about the incidents referred to, but inquiry will be made.