HC Deb 28 July 1949 vol 467 cc152-3W
22. Sir J. Lucas

asked the Minister of Labour the total cost of building and equipping his Department's building training centre at Paulsgrove; and the cost of maintaining the premises and of the employment of staff.

Mr. Isaacs

I am collecting this information and will write to the hon. Member as soon as possible.

23. Sir J. Lucas

asked the Minister of Labour the average weekly number of building trainees instructed at the Paulsgrove training centre over the past three months; and to what extent such trainees can all be found immediate employment by the employment exchange at the conclusion of training.

Mr. Isaacs

The average number of trainees for the building crafts, who undergo a six months course at the centre, during the last three months has been 55 and no difficulty has been found in placing them, seeing that there have been unfilled vacancies in these occupations in the area.

24. Sir J. Lucas

asked the Minister of Labour whether he is satisfied that the Pausgrove building training centre is an economic project; or what alternative plans for the use of the building he has.

Mr. Isaacs

Yes. There have always been classes at this centre in other trades as well as building, and I am satisfied that its use as a training centre is justified. The latter part of the Question does not therefore arise, but if at any time the premises are no longer required their re-allocation will be a matter for my right hon. Friend the Minister of Works.