§ Lord C. BERESFORDasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he will consider the possibility of reserving some commissions in the Royal Naval Division for qualified non-commissioned officers of the Royal Marine forces?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAThere have been eight commissions given as quartermasters in the Royal Naval Division, and four combatant commissions for service with the Naval battalions. In the Royal Marine Brigade fifteen combatant commissions have been granted, and four commissions as quartermaster.