HC Deb 02 February 1938 vol 331 cc216-7
16. Mr. Petherick

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether, in the selection of naval officers for the higher command and for staff appointments, any preference over sea-time and seniority is given to those who have had staff training?

Mr. Cooper

In selecting officers for high command and for staff appointments all their qualifications are taken into account including, of course, any staff training they may have had and the aptitude they may have shown for this particular work.