§ Mr. Ness Edwardsasked the Minister of Labour what is the annual intake for each training course at the Cardiff training centre; and what is the present waiting time for each of the courses.
§ Mr. HattersleyOn the assumption that each class is fully occupied throughout the year, the annual intake is as follows:
Bricklaying 32 Carpentry 64 Heating and Ventilating Fitting 32 Contractors' Plant Maintenance 32 Electrical Contracting 39 Draughtsmanship 21 Fitting (General) 64 Fitting (Jig and Tool) 24 Centre Lathe Turning 20 Capstan Setting/Operating 40 Milling Setting/Operating 20 Precision Grinding 20 Welding (Electric Arc) 48 Canteen Cooking 13 Hairdressing (Men's) 24 Instrument Maintenance 12 Motor Repairing 56 Radio, Television and Electronic Servicing 30 Storekeeping 4 It is not possible to be precise about waiting time which varies from course to course, but for more than half the courses at Cardiff the maximum waiting time would be less than 9 months. In some cases earlier opportunities could be offered to men willing to go to Llanelli or other centres. More than half the applicants for training in Wales are in employment.