§ 22. Mr. T. LEWISasked the First Lord of the Admiralty the numbers of lieutenant-commanders and lieutenants (ex-mate) now undergoing the specialist courses for gunnery, torpedo, navigation, anti-submarine, signal, wireless telegraphy, and staff duties; and whether any of these officers are likely to be selected for the next courses?
Mr. ALEXANDERNo lieutenants or lieutenant-commanders, ex-mate, are now undergoing any of the courses mentioned. Seven of these officers are on the list of candidates for these courses and will be considered for selection on their merits with other officers, but it is not possible to say in advance whether they will be selected.