HC Deb 08 July 1953 vol 517 cc1237-8
41. Mr. Gower

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty how many entrants into Dartmouth during the past six years were from Wales and Monmouthshire; and if he will make a statement.

The Parliamentary and Financial Secretary to the Admiralty (Commander Allan Noble)

Twenty-three boys from schools in Wales and Monmouth were entered at Dartmouth in the years 1947 to 1952, inclusive.

Mr. Gower

In view of the fact that these numbers are so low, will my hon. and gallant Friend ask the First Lord to confer with the Minister of Education so that the advantages of this career may be more widely known to students in Wales?

Commander Noble

My hon. Friend will have noticed that in the recent report of the Committee on Cadet Entry these low numbers were commented on and certain recommendations made for further publicity. My right hon. Friend is considering those recommendations.

Mr. Peter Freeman

As Monmouthshire is designated in this Question, is it to be assumed that it is not in Wales and, if it is not in Wales, is it in England, and if not, can the hon. and gallant Gentleman say where it is?