HC Deb 28 May 1946 vol 423 c155W
91. Mr. D. J. Williams

asked the Minister of Labour how many ex-miners suffering from pneumoconiosis in South Wales have applied for admission to training centres, how many have been accepted; and how many have commenced training.

Mr. Isaacs

Five hundred and sixteen ex-miners suffering from pneumoconiosis have applied for training in South Wales since January, 1942; fifty-six later withdrew their applications; four hundred and forty-one of the remaining 460 were accepted; and 242 have so far commenced training.