HC Deb 30 November 1916 vol 88 c507W
Mr. HARRY HOPE

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether lieutenants who have acted as captains of mine sweepers for over a year, and who have given satisfaction to their commanders, can now be granted another stripe?

Dr. MACNAMARA

It would be inequitable to carry out this proposal in view of the fact that Regular officers have to serve eight years for advancement to this rank.