HC Deb 07 May 1925 vol 183 cc1171-2W
Mr. J. GUEST

asked the Minister of Pensions whether, in view of the large number of disabled ex-service men who are unable to take their place in industry by reason of their disability due to war service, he will consider the reopening of the centres for concurrent treatment and training, and also the establishment of village centres for disabled men on the lines of Enham and Preston?

Major TRYON

I regret that I do not see my way to accept the hon. Member's suggestion. I should explain that the accommodation at present provided by my Department for concurrent treatment and training is ample to meet all demands, and that the purpose of these centres is to enable training to be commenced by a man who is unfit for training under ordinary industrial conditions because he still requires treatment.