§ Mr. C. EDWARDSasked the Minister of Labour the number of men who have been discharged from the Prince of Wales Convalescent Centre, Barry, Glamorganshire, during the last four weeks; whether these men, having been reduced to their flat-rate pension, have had to apply for parish relief to maintain themselves and their families; whether it is his intention to automatically close this centre by reducing the number through discharge or transfer; and, seeing that the officials here are in a favourable position for placing men in suitable work through its close proximity to works, factories, etc., and its equipment for training men, will he prevent its being closed?
Mr. ROBERTSI have been asked to reply. During the past four weeks 36 men were discharged from this centre. Of these one was transferred to a hospital for further treatment, 21 are proceeding to further training under the Ministry of Labour, six have been recommended for grants to assist, in setting up a business, while the remaining eight left to take up employment. The question of the future of this centre is at present under consideration.