HC Deb 20 July 1944 vol 402 c372W
Mr. Granville

asked the Minister of Agriculture if he will take steps to make provision for suitable training facilities for rural craftsmen in order to improve their status as an integral factor in the welfare of the agricultural industry.

Mr. R. S. Hudson

Steps have already been taken to strengthen the organisation of the Rural Industries Bureau whose activities are concerned with assisting rural craftsmen generally to improve their methods. The provision of improved facilities for the training of boys as blacksmiths and farriers is at present under consideration by the Departments concerned.