§ MR. WATT (Glasgow, College)I beg to ask the First Lord of the Admiralty 1135 what is the system of obtaining entrance to the training college for the Navy at Osborne; is it by competitive examination; if so, is that examination open to all the boys of the country or must they obtain nominations before they are allowed to sit; and will he say from whom these nominations are obtainable and to what class of boys they are usually given.
§ THE FIRST LORD OF THE ADMIRALTY (Mr. MCKENNA,) Monmouth, N.The method of entry into the Royal Naval College at Osborne is fully described in the public regulations, of which I have sent my hon. friend a copy. The examination is not competitive and there are no nominations—the candidates being selected after interview.
§ MR. MCKENNAThey are appointed by the First Lord for the time being.