§ 58. Mr. Owenasked the Minister of Labour what apprentice training classes are held at the Felling Government Training Centre, near Newcastle; how many apprentices were enrolled, and what industrial crafts they were undertaking, at the latest available date; what assurance they have on completion of their training of finding secure employment; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. HareThere are three training classes for first year apprentices at the Felling Government Training Centre; on 15th April, 24 boys were being trained in engineering and 12 in basic electrical work; all the boys are sponsored by employers and at the end of the year's training in the Government Training Centre, will return to those employers to complete their apprenticeship.
§ 59. Mr. Owenasked the Minister of Labour how many of the trainees at the Government Training Centre at Felling, near Newcastle, secured permanent employment in their new craft during the year 1961–62, and the year 1962–63 to date.
§ Mr. Hare44 and 82 trainees obtained employment in the years ended March, 1962, and March, 1963, respectively in the trades for which they were trained.