§ Mr. R. MORRISONasked the Minister of Pensions whether he is aware that at the Government factory, Sarisbury Court, Swanwick, Hants, men undergoing training are charged the sum of 245. each weekly for board and lodging; that of this sum 3s. is in respect of a room in which from six to 10 men are accommodated; and that some of the trainees have been sent to Swanwick, although there are training centres nearer their homes; and whether he will state the reason for the high charge for board and lodging, and, as far as possible, arrange for the men to be trained near their homes?
§ Miss BONDFIELDI have been asked to reply. Trainees at Sarisbury Court pay 21s. a week for board and 3s. for lodging. 21s. represents the bare cost of the board. The sum of 3s. covers not only the cost of sleeping accommodation, 1345W but also the cost of cleaning, lighting and heating and the use of recreation rooms. Men are not sent away from their homes for training if suitable facilities are available within reach of their homes.