16 Preference for ex-service men and women.E+W+S
The Minister shall so exercise his discretion in selecting persons for . . . F1 facilities under section fifteen of this Act at any time while it appears to him that they cannot for the time being be provided for all persons in need of them, . . . F1 as to secure that, so far as consistent with the efficient exercise of his powers, preference shall be given to persons . . . F2who have served whole time in the armed forces of the Crown or in the merchant navy or the mercantile marine; . . . F3 . . . F4
Textual Amendments
F1Words repealed by Employment and Training Act 1973 (c. 50), Sch. 4
F2Words repealed (with saving) by Armed Forces Act 1981 (c. 55, SIF 7:1), s. 28(2), Sch. 5 Pt. I
F3Word repealed (with saving) by Armed Forces Act 1981 (c. 55, SIF 7:1), s. 28(2), Sch. 5 Pt. I
F4Paragraph 16(b) repealed (with saving) by Armed Forces Act 1981 (c. 55, SIF 7:1), s. 28(2), Sch. 5 Pt. I