§ Mr. ASHLEYasked how many executive officers on the active list are qualified as interpreters in German?
§ Mr. McKENNATwelve, Sir.
§ Mr. ASHLEYCan the right hon. Gentleman see his way to give somewhat more encouragement to naval officers to qualify themselves for employment as interpreters?
§ Mr. McKENNAYes. We have, of course, in addition to these twelve, a very considerable number of Army officers who are qualified.