HC Deb 21 September 1943 vol 392 c63W
Mr. J. Dugdale

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what arrangements have been made under the Federation of British Industries scheme for bringing Chinese apprentices to this country?

Mr. Eden

The Federation of British Industries have secured facilities in British engineering firms for the training of 63 Chinese apprentices. Of these 30 students are already on their way to this country. The apprentices will be paid at the normal rates by the firms; and the Federation, with the help of a grant from the British Council, will provide whatever additional money is required to ensure the full maintenance of the apprentices while they are in this country.