HC Deb 21 February 1945 vol 408 c791
44. Vice-Admiral Taylor

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether, after each periodical examination for the entry of naval cadets, he will have published the marks obtained by the candidates as is the practice for entry into the Civil Service and the Royal military colleges, starring those to whom scholarships are awarded.

Mr. Alexander

I regret I am unable to depart from long-established practice and publish detailed results of the educational tests for entry into the Royal Naval College. The present practice was devised to prevent the encouragement of educational "cramming" in young boys.

Vice-Admiral Taylor

The paper famine no longer exists; and, as the lists of marks obtained by candidates for Sandhurst and Woolwich are published, will my right hon. Friend reconsider this matter?

Mr. Alexander

I see no need to reconsider it.

Vice-Admiral Taylor

I beg to give notice that I will raise the matter on the Adjournment.