HC Deb 03 August 1939 vol 350 cc2656-7W
Mr. Bracken

asked the Minister of Labour whether any arrangements are being made to provide training for the large number of black-coated workers at present unemployed, in order that they may become qualified to fulfil the growing demand for semi-skilled labour?

Mr. E. Brown

Unemployed black-coated workers are eligible for training at Government training centres exactly as are other unemployed men, and there are some courses, such as that for engineering draughtsmen, which are specially suitable for such men.