§ Mr. MIDDLEMOREasked whether it is found that, under the new scheme of naval education for officers, any marked disinclination is shown by officers to specialise in engineering?
§ Mr. McKENNAOfficers entered under the new scheme of education are required to serve in the rank of sub-lieutenant for one year before being eligible to volunteer 1351 to specialise in engineering. The earliest date on which the first officers so entered can volunteer is therefore May, 1912.
§ Mr. MIDDLEMOREThen my question is too early?
§ Mr. McKENNAYes, too early.