§ Mr. MIDDLEMOREasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether Captain W. J. S. Alderson had completed his inquiry into the working of the entry of special or short service seamen and stokers into His Majesty's Navy; and whether the Report will be made public, and, if so, when?
§ Mr. McKENNAAny inquiry which Captain Alderson may have made was confidential, and no Report will be made public.
§ Mr. MIDDLEMOREMay I ask whether the Admiralty continue to approve of the short service system?
§ Mr. McKENNAOh, yes.