§ 20. Sir Robert Rankinasked the First Lord of the Admiralty how many officers of the Mercantile Marine have made use during the current year of the new facilities available for training men in the use of guns and other activities which might be required in the event of an emergency?
Mr. CooperSince they began on 30th August last, the Merchant Navy Defence Courses have been attended by I,468 officers, of whom I,236 have now completed the course of instruction.