HC Deb 18 October 1939 vol 352 cc854-5
22. Sir Robert Young

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he has considered the memorandum submitted last April on behalf of certain trade unions regarding the recruitment and status of engine-room artificers of the Royal Navy; whether the promised minimum for pro motions from the lower deck of 75 commissions annually refers only to the sea men personnel and cadets; and, if so, what arrangements have been made to increase promotions for the men ranking in the several grades of engine-room artificers?

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty (Mr. Shakespeare)

I hope to be in a position to send the hon. Member a reply to his memorandum at an early date. The number of commissions from the lower deck to which he refers include engineering personnel.

Mr. Glenvil Hall

Will commissions be granted at a higher age in the case of engine-room artificers?

Mr. Shakespeare

It is the same scheme as now. It is the same age for engine-room artificers.