§ 15. Viscount CURZONasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he is yet in a position to make any statement as to the future of the Naval Reserve?
§ The FIRST LORD of the ADMIRALTY (Mr. Long)As my Noble Friend knows, this is a very difficult question. I am afraid all I can say is that it is still under consideration. I will refer to it when making my statement on the Navy Estimates.
§ Viscount CURZONIs the right hon. Gentleman bearing in mind that recruiting for the Territorial Army has already commenced, and that the position in reference to recruiting for the Naval Reserve will be greatly prejudiced unless there is an early decision?
§ Mr. LONGI am not quite sure that the Noble Lord is right or that the competition which he anticipates will take place, but I quite appreciate the desirability of having an early decision.
§ Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKEWhen will a decision be given?