§ 67. Mr. Willisasked the Civil Lord of the Admiralty how many sons of officers and sons of ratings were admitted to the Royal Hospital School, Holbrook, during 1959, 1960 and 1961, respectively.
§ Mr. C. Ian Orr-EwingThe figures are as follows:
Year Sons of Officers Sons of Ratings Total 1959 … 29 127 156 1960 … 38 100 138 1961 … 53 124 177 At present about three quarters of the officers concerned were themselves promoted from ratings.