§ 11. Mr. JOYNSON-HICKSasked how many naval cadets, including those on the "Monmouth," have been killed in action since the War began?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAThe answer is thirty-one, of whom ten lost their lives in the "Monmouth." The additional eight above the number given in my right hon. Friend's reply to the question of the hon. Member on the 16th instant were not Dartmouth cadets, but were serving afloat in the Training Cruiser "Cumberland" when War broke out.
§ 12. Mr. JOYNSON-HICKSasked the First Lord of the Admiralty what exact duties the naval cadets perform; and whether he consulted any of the captains of the ships upon which they were placed as to the desirability of sending them to sea before their training was completed?
§ Dr. MACNAMARANaval cadets perform the same duties as midshipmen. The answer to the second part of the question is in the negative.