§ 77. Mr. Bartonasked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury if he is aware of the concern of education authorities at the dearth of vacancies for qualified applicants for admission to universities; and if he will indicate the action he is taking in the matter.
§ Mr. Glenvil HallI am aware that, in the abnormal conditions following the war, the capacity of the universities to accept students is severely strained. I am very willing to give universities any
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§ Mr. IsaacsEmployers of prisoners of war are required to pay for them at the appropriate rate for the job. Unless a special rate applicable to prisoners has been agreed in a particular industry by the appropriate joint negotiating machinery, the appropriate rate is that which applies to British labour.