§ Sir CLEMENT KINLOCH-COOKEasked the First Lord whether he is aware of the congestion that prevails in many of the artisan ratings in the Royal Navy; and what steps, if any, the Admiralty propose to take to meet the position?
§ Mr. McKENNASteps were taken last year to relieve the block in advancement of artisan ratings, and the question whether any further measures are practicable is at present receiving the consideration of the Board.