HC Deb 28 May 1946 vol 423 cc155-6W
93. Major H. Fraser

asked the Minister of Labour if he will arrange that a decision as to grants to individuals under his Department's further education and train ing scheme be taken prior to the individual's demobilisation.

Mr. Isaacs

This is already done wherever possible. In many cases however a personal interview is necessary before the details of training can be settled and a decision reached. Applicants are invited to arrange such interviews as soon as they can make themselves available. This may, of course, be when they are on leave.

Mr. Hollis

asked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware that new applications for grants under the Further Education and Training Scheme can at present only be made by applicants on or after the first day of release; and whether he will allow applications to be made before release, as many applicants would prefer not to be released if they were not to receive the grants.

Mr. Isaacs

Applications for awards under the Further Education and Training Scheme are accepted from persons still serving in H.M. Forces as soon as their date of release under the age and service group scheme has been announced. Information to this effect, together with a special form of application, has been promulgated through the usual Service channels. Over 300 applications per week are in fact being received from men and women still in H.M. Forces.