§ Mr. T. A. LEWISasked the Minister of Labour what is the number of juvenile unemployment centres established, and the total number of young persons in attendance; how many of these centres are established in Wales; and how many young persons are in attendance?
§ Mr. BETTERTONThe number of juvenile unemployment centres at present open is 69; the number of young persons in attendance on the 7th March when 60 centres were open—the latest return of attendance available—was approximately 8,000. One centre is at present open in Wales with 252 young persons in attendance.
§ Mr. LEWISasked the Minister of Labour how many teachers are employed in the juvenile unemployment centres; and what are the subjects taught?
§ Mr. BETTERTONApproximately 80 full-time teachers and 270 part-time teachers are employed in the juvenile unemployment centres which have been opened. The curriculum usually includes practical instruction in handicrafts, drawing, elementary science, English and2138W arithmetic, physical training, organised games, and lectures on topical subjects. The girls are also taught domestic subjects, including cookery and dressmaking.