§ Mr. FALLEasked if, it having been decided to continue the enlistment of short-service men in the Royal Navy, he will consider the advantages of some scheme, by extra pay or otherwise, under which these men should be picked or selected?
§ Mr. McKENNAIn reply to the hon. Gentleman, I can only say that it is not in contemplation to make any alteration in the conditions of entry.
§ Mr. FALLEIs the Admiralty satisfied with the present state of intelligence and physique of these short-service men?
§ Mr. McKENNAYes, Sir. We should not take them as short-service men unless we were satisfied.