§ Sir B. FALLEasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he is aware that 2309W the present rate of advancement in the seaman, wireless telegraphy and signal branches is so slow as to discourage efficiency among the lower ratings; and whether he will take steps to deal with the matter?
Mr. ALEXANDERStatistics do not disclose any undue slowness of advancement in the branches in question.