§ Mr. ASHLEYasked whether, since the system of two-year commissions was instituted for fully commissioned ships, any representations have been made to the Admiralty by commanding officers or others that this period is too short and that a reversion to the old three-year commissions would be advisable?
§ Mr. McKENNAIt is not advisable to make public reports received from commanding officers on matters of organisation.
§ Mr. ASHLEYIs the right hon. Gentleman satisfied with the present condition of the ships?
§ Mr. McKENNAYes, Sir, quite.