§ 2. Sir W. Wakefieldasked the Minister of Labour why educational grants are not given to ex-Indian Army officers, as instanced by the case of Major T. C. Hopkins-Husson, of which particulars have been sent to him.
§ Mr. IsaacsThe Further Education and Training Scheme is designed to help men and women who were normally resident in this country before joining the Forces. United Kingdom nationals who served in the Indian Forces are eligible for grants but ex-Indian Army officers who were born and educated in India are not eligible.
Mr. Baker Whiteasked the Minister of Labour if he is aware that Mr. R. Handley, of 55, King's Road, Herne Bay, an ex-Serviceman with seven years' service and at present unemployed, has been refused a further education and training grant which will enable him to obtain employment; and if he will state the reason for such refusal.
§ Mr. IsaacsI regret that Mr. Handley does not fulfil the conditions of eligibility of the Further Education and Training Scheme in that his war service neither prevented him from starting nor interrupted him in the course of studies leading to a professional qualification.