§ Captain BOWYERasked the Minister of Labour how many ex-service men are awaiting and undergoing courses of training in Government instructional factories; and how many are awaiting improver-ships?
§ Sir A. STEEL-MAITLANDThe total number of ex-service men undergoing training is 3,362. Of this number, about 1,400 are in Government instructional factories. 434 men are now awaiting training and about 1,390 trainees are awaiting improver-ships.?
§ Colonel DAYasked the Minister of Labour what societies or undertakings are receiving a training grant of 50s. per week for the training of disabled men; and what is the amount that will be paid to each of these undertakings for the 12 months ending 31st March, 1926?
§ Sir A. STEEL-MAITLANDThe following institutions are receiving assist-1402W ance in the form of training grant under the scheme of grants to undertakings formed for the employment of severely disabled ex-service men:
- Lord Roberts' Memorial Workshops for Disabled Sailors and Soldiers.
- Enham Village Centre for Training and Settlement of Disabled Ex-service Men.
- The British Legion Poppy Factory, Limited.
- Princess Louise Scottish Hospital for Limbless Sailors and Soldiers, Erskine House, Glasgow.
Payment of grant is, in each case, contingent upon the fulfilment of certain conditions. It is accordingly not possible to state how much will be paid during the 12 months ending 31st March, 1926. It is estimated, however, that the total amount payable will not exceed £9,000.