§ 17. Sir Robert Youngasked the First Lord of the Admiralty how many engine-room artificers have recently passed the examinations for sub-lieutenant (E); whether any of these have been promoted; and, if not, will he say why no promotions have been given?
Mr. CooperSix engine-room artificers passed the qualifying examination for promotion to acting sub-lieutenant (E) which was held in October, 1935, and II at that held in October, 1936. Of the former, four were promoted to acting sub-lieutenant (E) last July. A selection board to consider candidates for promotion next month will sit very shortly.