HC Deb 15 October 1969 vol 788 cc82-3W
Commander Pursey

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what vocational training is given to electrical mechanics during three years after injury at naval football matches and before being prematurely discharged; and what administrative arrangements are made with the Department of Employment and Productivity for Government resettlement courses for civilian employment for these injured ratings.

Dr. David Owen

All personnel of the Royal Navy who are invalided for reasons beyond their own control may apply for pre-release vocational training it they so wish. Arrangements are also made for the appropriate employment exchange to be notified of their leaving the Service. They are all given the opportunity to indicate whether they would like post-release vocational training under the Government Training Scheme.