§ 21. Mr. R. Beaumontasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether there is any shortage of candidates for warrant rank in the Navy; and, if so, what steps are being taken to rectify the matter?
Mr. CooperThere is no shortage of candidates except in the branches of gunner, gunner (T), and boatswain. As my hon. Friend will be aware, the shortage in these branches has been investigated by a committee, whose recommendations the Admiralty have had under consideration.