16. Vice-Admiral Taylorasked the First Lord of the Admiralty in how many cases sub-lieutenants who have not obtained 1163 their watch-keeping certificates have been detailed for training in the Fleet Air Arm?
§ Sir S. HoareUp to the present 12 sublieutenants have commenced training as Fleet Air Arm pilots before obtaining their watch-keeping certificates.
Vice-Admiral TaylorCan my right hon. Friend say how these sub-lieutenants will obtain their watch-keeping certificates without which they cannot be promoted to lieutenants and may therefore lose their seniority in their naval rank?
§ Sir S. HoareThey will be promoted to the acting rank of lieutenant when they have become qualified by service and confirmed on obtaining their watch-keeping certificates, after completing their initial flying training. They will obtain these certificates while serving afloat in Fleet Air Arm appointments.