§ Mr. Prenticeasked the Minister of Labour whether he will reconsider his decision to close the Government training centres at Kidbrooke and Long Eaton, in view of the decision of the National Joint Advisory Council on 24th January to consider the extended use of government training centres to make good the serious shortage of skilled workers in many occupations.
§ Mr. HareNo. The number of places available in Government training centres will still fully provide for present and anticipated demands. There is also room for an increase in demand on the basis of payment by employers, if this should materialise following the recent discussion on my National Joint Advisory Council. I have already said that if demand increased substantially, the position would be reviewed.