§ Mr. WHELERasked whether established mates of the dockyard tugs can serve as acting-masters without having to give up their standing as established mates; and, if not, whether he will consider the advisability of enabling them to do so?
§ Mr. McKENNAEstablished mates of the dockyard tugs are required to serve as acting masters at times during the absence of the masters, and in such cases they are not required to give up their standing as established mates. There is no intention to make any change in this practice.