§ Sir J. Lambasked the First Lord of the Admiralty what swimming instruction is included in the compulsory training of air pilots and crews operating with the Fleet Air Arm; and whether any swimming instruction is given to those training overseas before they sail?
§ Sir V. WarrenderAll naval flying personnel, irrespective of whether their subsequent training is overseas or otherwise, undergo preliminary training in His Majesty's Ship "St. Vincent," during which they receive swimming instruction amounting to two periods a week. There is, in addition, voluntary instruction during certain periods every day.