§ Sir F. SYKESasked the Minister of Labour whether it is proposed to extend the system of manual training centres for youths; and, if so, whether, having regard to the extent of unemployment in Sheffield, he will consider the institution of a training centre in Sheffield?
§ Sir A. STEEL-MAITLANDThe four centres which are being established are experimental in character and for the present I regret that I do not see my way to providing any additional centres.
1182Wport services under foreign ownership employ British engines:
§ Colonel DAYasked the Minister of Labour when this House may expect to have the Report of the Committee of Inquiry into the adequacy of arrangements for enabling young people to enter into and retain suitable employment?
§ Sir A. STEEL-MAITLANDI assume that the hon. Member refers to the Committee under the chairmanship of Mr. Malcolm, the terms of reference to which are, however, substantially wider than is indicated in the question. The Committee are only at the beginning of their inquiry, and it is not possible for my right hon. Friend the President of the Board of Education and myself to forecast the date on which the Committee will be in a position to report.