§ MR. BOWERMANI beg to ask the First Lord of the Admiralty what is the maximum period of service allotted for engine-room artificers and chief petty officers, respectively, in submarine service; are any exceptions made to the rule; and if so, for what reason.
§ MR. McKENNAAs a rule, continuous service in submarines is not to exceed five years. A few exceptions have been allowed, e.g., where the men were required for special experimental and instructional work. The maximum total service is eight years.