§ MR. CRAIG SELLAR (Lanarkshire, Partick)asked the First Lord of the Admiralty, Whether, having regard to the recommendations of the Committee 1723 on the Education of Naval Executive Officers, and the Reports recently received from the Admirals in command and the other officers of the Mediterranean, Channel, and Training Squadrons with respect to the Examination of Midshipmen in Seamenship, it is proposed to make any alterations in, or modifications of, the system now pursued; and, if so, whether such alterations or modifications will be communicated to Parliament?
§ THE FIRST LORD (Lord GEORGE HAMILTON) (Middlesex, Ealing)The Admiralty, having fully recognized the necessity for bringing the seamanship examination for lieutenants more into accordance with the present requirements of the Naval Service, have called for Reports from the Admirals in command of the Mediterranean, Channel, and Training Squadrons. These Reports will receive most careful consideration; and the changes which it may be finally decided to adopt will be embodied in a Circular to the Fleet, which Circular can, if it is desired, be laid before Parliament.