HC Deb 24 February 1967 vol 741 cc355-6W
Mr. Evelyn King

asked the Minister of Labour what special training is accorded the disablement resettlement officers; and for how many years on average such officers occupy their posts.

Mr. Fernyhough

Disablement resettlement officers, in addition to training as employment officers receive specialist training lasting up to seven weeks, the actual period being determined by whether the officer concerned is engaged part or full time on these duties. Information regarding the average period of occupancy of such posts is not readily available.