§ 13. Commander Purseyasked the First Lord of the Admiralty if he will state 1898 the executive and engineer warrant officers who are qualified for promotion; the numbers under training; and the number of promotions which his Department intend to make in 1946.
§ Mr. AlexanderThe reply to this Question can best be given in tabular form. I will, therefore, with permission, cir-circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.
§ Following is the table:
§ the numbers of rating candidates selected for preliminary training for commissioned rank under the sub-lieutenant scheme, in the executive and engine-room branches, in the years 1943, 1944 and 1945; the numbers awarded commissions; and the reasons why the other candidates were not promoted.
§ Mr. AlexanderAs the answer to this Question contains a number of figures, I will, with permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.
§ Following is the information:
| Selected for Training. | Awarded Commissions. | |
| Executive Branch | ||
| 1943 | 43 | 29 |
| 1944 | 66 | 25 |
| 1945 | 68 | 22 |
| Engineering Branch | ||
| 1943 | — | 9 |
| 1944 | — | 6 |
| 1945 | — | 8 |
§ I regret that the numbers accepted for training in the Engineering Branch during these three years are not readily available. The number of failures after passing the Selection Board is very small, however.
§ There are several reasons for failure to obtain commissions. In the majority of cases, it is due to not attaining the required educational or technical standard. During the promotion course in other cases it becomes apparent that candidates are not developing the required personal qualities of leadership. Some candidates do not wish to continue and withdraw at their own request, while there is a small wastage from sickness and other causes.