HC Deb 28 March 1911 vol 23 cc1134-5
Mr. BURGOYNE

asked how many stokers had been promoted to warrant rank since the institution of such rank?

Dr. MACNAMARA

Five mechanicians have been promoted to the rank of warrant mechanician since the institution of that rank. Three more will be promoted on the 1st April.

Mr. JOHN WARD

May we take it for granted that no stokers have been promoted to warrant rank?

Dr. MACNAMARA

I do not think that that follows.

Mr. BURGOYNE

Is it any great encouragement to stokers that since this rank was created in 1904 only five have been promoted?