HC Deb 29 November 1926 vol 200 cc823-4
66. Sir B. FALLE

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty whether, in the event of an acting petty officer failing to receive confirmation as a petty officer at the end of 12 months and being reverted to leading rate, he is informed of the reasons for non-confirmation?

Mr. DAVIDSON

This matter is within the discretion of commanding officers.

Sir B. FALLE

Will my hon. Friend say by what Regulation or Order such decisions are come to?

Mr. DAVIDSON

By no Regulation, but by custom, which is found by experience to be the better course.