Mr. Fraserasked the Minister of Labour how many training centres for ballotees have been opened up to now; how many are in process of preparation; how many he intends to have in Scotland; and whether the Scottish ballotees training in England will be returned to Scotland after training.
§ Mr. TomlinsonTen Coalmining Training Centres have now been opened and three are in course of preparation, of which one is in Scotland. A number of Scottish volunteers and optants are training in England, and arrangements are being made to place them in Scotland on completion of training, if they so desire. Scottish ballotees who express a preference for employment in Scotland will also be placed there if possible, but no guarantee can be given that this will be practicable in all cases.