§ 68. Sir BERTRAM FALLEasked the First Lord of the Admiralty in what branches of the Royal Navy is promotion to warrant rank authorised by Order-in-Council as a reward for long and zealous service?
§ Mr. AMMONAs the reply is rather long, I will, with the hon. Member's permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.
§ Following is the reply:
§ Promotion as a reward for long and zealous service is applicable only to promotion to the rank or equivalent rank of lieutenant, and not to promotion to warrant rank. Provision far promotion to the rank or equivalent rank of lieutenant for long and zealous service is made in respect of all the branches in which warrant rank is attainable, namely:
| Branch. | Warrant ranks attainable. | |
| Seaman | … | Gunner |
| Gunner (T) | ||
| Boatswain | ||
| Signal | … | Signal Boatswain |
| Telegraphist | … | Warrant Telegraphist |
| Regulating | … | Warrant Master-at-Arms |
| Shipwright | … | Warrant Shipwright |
| Engineer | … | Warrant Engineer |
| Stoker | … | Warrant Mechanician |
| Ordnance | … | Warrant Ordnance Officer |
| Electrical | … | Warrant Electrician. |
| Sick Berth | … | Warrant Wardmaster |
| Writer | … | Warrant Writer |
| Supply | … | Warrant Supply Officer |
| Cookery | … | Warrant Instructor in Cookery |