§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYasked the First Lord of the Admiralty 1490W if, in view of the extension already made and the possible further extension of the system of general messing in the Fleet, he will consider the desirability of the promotion of additional cook ratings to warrant and commissioned ranks with a view to ensuring both greater efficiency in catering and a reduction of waste?
§ Major BOYD-CARPENTERThe present number of warrant officers and above in the cookery branch is sufficient to meet requirements, and the Admiralty do not consider it necessary to increase it.