§ Lord CHARLES BERESFORDasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he can see his way to affording facilities for older warrant officers of the Royal Navy, who have been recommended for advancement by their commanding officers, to reach the position of chief or commissioned warrant officer at an earlier period of their career than is possible under the present system of promotion?
§ Mr. McKENNAIt is not intended at present to increase the proportion of chief or commissioned warrant officers.