Mr. Alexander(by Private Notice) asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty what consideration has recently been given to the position of Rosyth Dockyard, and what conclusions have been reached?
§ Mr. ShakespeareAfter careful consideration, it has been decided that the 1172 other Services the figures show clearly that that policy has not obtained in the past?
§ Mr. ShakespeareWell, I am not responsible for the past. I am responsible for the present and future.
§ Mr. AttleeHas there been any inquiry into what becomes of the officers who have attended the Imperial Staff College, seeing that this Government have been in power for a very long time, and that therefore the hon. Gentleman must take responsibility for the action of his predecessors?
§ Mr. ShakespeareThe position is that 80 per cent. of the officers who passed through the College are now on the active list.