HC Deb 29 March 1928 vol 215 cc1357-8W
Mr. HORE-BELISHA

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty the nature of the prizes to be awarded annually to the naval observer for the best essay on some specified subject dealing with the work and development of the Fleet air arm, and to the officer who passes the best final examinations in the qualifying course for the best officers?

Lieut.-Colonel HEADLAM

The prize for naval observers will consist of a silver medal, together with a sum of money (depending upon the balance of income available) for the purchase of books and instruments. The prize for signal specialists will consist of a sum of money (the income available) for the purchase of books and instruments.