§ Major HORE BELISHAasked the First Lord of the Admiralty what effect it is anticipated the requirements of the Fleet Air Arm will have upon the requirements of sailmakers' mates; whether it is now proposed to increase the complement of sailmakers and sailmakers' mates; and, if so, to what extent?
Mr. DAVIDSONThe number of sail-makers and sailmakers' mates has recently been increased by six, to provide for the requirements of the Fleet Air Arm. No further increases are anticipated at present.