§ 13. Mr. HORE-BELISHAasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether, when fixing the number of apprentices to be entered in His Majesty's dockyards next year, he will consider retaining the services of ex-apprentices who are likely to be discharged on completion of their time and lower the number of new apprentices to be entered?
§ Lieut.-Colonel HEADLAMThe number of apprentices to be entered must be determined on Service grounds, taking into consideration the probable number of ex-apprentice workmen who will be required in future years?