§ Lord CHARLES BERESFORDasked the First Lord of the Admiralty if he is considering the desirability of enlisting, wherever possible, the services of the masters and officers of the British mercantile marine, particularly by retaining those at their posts already commanding and officering the merchant vessels taken over by the Admiralty for service with the Fleet?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAThe course suggested by the Noble Lord has been pursued since the beginning of the War, and will be continued.