§ 75. Sir C. KINLOCH - COOKEasked the number of engine-room artificers who have entered the Royal Naval Reserve from, the mercantile marine for the last three years, respectively?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAThe numbers of engine-room artificers, Royal Naval Reserve, who entered from the mercantile marine during the last three years are:—
1910 … … … 44 1911 … … … 35 1912 … … … 27
§ Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKECan the right hon. Gentleman give any information as to why the number of these artificers has gone down for the Royal Naval Reserve?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAI should say it is owing to the continued employment to be obtained outside and the high level of wages for the time being that the men are not so ready to go for three months training.
§ Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKEHas the right hon. Gentleman made any inquiries in regard to this matter?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAI have not done so yet.