Commander Maitlandasked the Minister of Labour how many Hungarian refugees have passed through the centre at Skegness; how many have been placed in permanent employment in this country; and how many are awaiting employment.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodTwo hundred and ninety-six Hungarian refugees have passed through the centre at Skegness, of whom twenty-one have been placed in permanent employment and eight are awaiting employment in this country. The remainder consists of those who are awaiting emigration to Canada and other countries, and their dependants and three ex-students.
Commander Maitlandasked the Minister of Labour how many trained or skilled Hungarian refugees or ex-students are awaiting employment in Skegness; and under what categories these people are listed.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodFive trained or skilled Hungarian refugees are awaiting employment in Skegness in the following categories: one upholsterer; one aero engine fitter; one art teacher; one dynamo fitter and repairer; and one152W grinder (toolroom). There are also three ex-students who are registered with World University Service, which is endeavouring to arrange for them to resume their studies.