§ Mr. CHARLES DUNCANasked how many promotions from the writing to the directing staffs at the Admiralty and naval establishments have been made during the last ten years, and in which departments?
§ Mr. McKENNAThe number of promotions made is fifteen in the Naval Ordnance Store Department and one in the Victualling Department.
§ Mr. C. DUNCANasked when it is proposed to fill the remaining vacancies for senior writers in the professional departments at the Royal dockyards?
§ Mr. McKENNAThis question is now under consideration, and it is hoped to make the appointments shortly.
§ Mr. C. DUNCANasked what are the conditions of promotion of writers from the second to the first grade?
§ Mr. McKENNAThe conditions are, the attainment of the maximum pay of the second grade and recommendation for promotion. The former may be waived in the case of vacancies at foreign yards. Preference is given to writers who signify their willingness to serve at any naval establishments at home or abroad.