§ Mr. J. Morrisonasked the Minister of Agriculture how many men have started instruction as woodmen under the Forest Workers Training Scheme; how many gave up before completing the year's practical training; and how many have entered or qualified to enter a foresters' school.
§ Mr. T. WilliamsThe figures are 3,012; 1,295, and 279, respectively.
§ Mr. J. Morrisonasked the Minister of Agriculture whether he will make a statement on the progress of the Forest Workers Training Scheme.
§ Mr. T. WilliamsOf approximately 3,000 entrants to the scheme it is disappointing to report that owing to dislike of isolated conditions, separation from families, and failure to qualify for entrance to a Forester Training School, nearly 6o per cent. have left without completing the course. On the other hand, over 1,100 recruits have completed the course and have either gone into the industry as forest workers or have entered upon further training as foresters and foremen.