§ 1. Mr. PETOasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he has obtained the services of all the officers of the merchant service that he requires for transport, coaling, and mine-sweeping operations in connection with the work of the naval and military forces of the Crown?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the BOARD of ADMIRALTY (Dr. Macnamara)Yes, Sir; I should like to take this opportunity of expressing the appreciation of the Admiralty of the valuable services which these officers are rendering to the country.