§ Mr. R. YOUNGasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty whether the mechanical training of stokers for the Royal Navy is now no longer necessary; and, since the continuance of training at Government expense will result in flooding the labour market as the period of service expires, thus throwing these men on the unemployment fund of the country, will he look into this question?
§ Mr. AMERYThe Admiralty propose to continue the training of a limited number of stokers as mechanicians. Mechanicians have proved most useful in the engine-room department and the rating provides an avenue of advancement for a deserving class.