HC Deb 12 December 1934 vol 296 c362
10. Mr. HICKS

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty how many candidates from engineering workshops in the country have been given an opportunity of passing into the Royal Navy as engine-room artificers; how many have succeeded in passing the test examination since 1st January, 1934; whether any of the candidates during their test examination period declined to proceed to the end or, after duly passing the test, declined to sign for service; and, if so, what reasons, if any, were given?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the ADMIRALTY (Lord Stanley)

As the answer contains a number of figures, I will, with the hon. Member's permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following is the answer:

Number of candidates from engineering workshops in the country given an opportunity of passing into the Royal Navy as acting engine room artificers, 4th class, since 1st January, 1934 120
Number passed the trade test 94
Number failed trade test 21
Number declined to undergo trade test 3
One candidate stated he had a better job. The other two gave no reason for declining.
Number who withdrew during trade test 2
One was medically unfit and the other was considered unsuitable.
Number declined to sign for service after duly passing trade test Nil.