§ 39. Mr. Willisasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty the number of temporary engineer officers, R.N.V.R., and temporary senior commissioned and commissioned engineers, R.N., still serving.
§ The Parliamentary and Financial Secretary to the Admiralty (Mr. John Dugdale)Nineteen temporary engineer officers, R.N.V.R., and 115 temporary senior commissioned and commissioned engineers, mechanicians and air engineers, R.N., are still serving. These numbers are, however, being rapidly reduced by normal wastage.
§ Mr. WillisIs my right hon. Friend aware that there is a feeling that by retaining these ranks, which were designed to meet a wartime emergency, promotions, or permanent promotions, are being blocked?
§ Mr. DugdaleIn view of what my hon. Friend has just stated I think he will realise that the problem will not remain for long.