41.—(1) A health authority may make provision for the training and education of persons suffering or recovering from an infectious disease for employment suitable to their condition of health and for that purpose may provide and maintain such premises, workshops, farms, gardens, materials, equipment and similar facilities as are necessary.

(2) The Minister may by order direct a health authority as to the manner in which and the extent to which they are to exercise their powers under subsection (1) of this section and such health authority shall comply with such direction.