HC Deb 21 May 1930 vol 239 cc414-5W
Duchess of ATHOLL

asked the Minister of Labour the number of women and girls who received training in domestic science at centres under the Ministry in the last three years, respectively; and the number of trainees who afterwards entered domestic service, distinguishing, if possible, between private service and service which is insurable?

Miss BONDFIELD

The number of women and girls who completed courses of training in homecraft centres for the preceding three years and of those placed in domestic service is shown in the following

Period. Completed Training Placed in Domestic Service.
Adults. Juveniles. Adults Juveniles.
1.4.27— 2,183 247 1,857* (mostly adults)
31.3.28
1.4.28— 2,332 889 2,045 798
31.3.29
1.4.29— 2,326 1,667 2,070 1,595
31.3.30
* Separate figures for adult and juvenile placings ate not available for this year.

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