§ 11. Mr. GEORGE GRIFFITHSasked the First Lord of the Admiralty the number of applications for enlistment in the Navy during the past six months, and the number accepted?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the ADMIRALTY (Sir Victor Warrender)The number of applications for entry into the Royal Navy and Royal Marines during the six months ending 30th June last was 25,459. The number of candidates required and accepted was 3,726.
§ Mr. PALINGDoes the number of acceptances represent any improvement on past times?
§ Sir V. WARRENDERThe number of acceptances represents the number of men who are required. If the hon. Member wants any further details, perhaps he will put down a question.
§ Mr. PALINGThat does not mean that all the others were refused because they were medically unfit?
§ Sir V. WARRENDERNo, Sir.