HC Deb 21 July 1938 vol 338 cc2444-5W
Sir R. Young

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he will state the number of commissions as engineer officers offered to the universities last year and the number of applications and awards; the numbers so far for 1938; and how many further commissions are to be offered this year?

Mr. Cooper

In reply to the first part of the question I would refer the hon. Member to the figures I gave him on 9th February last. The number of applications was seven. In April, 1938, 20 commissions were offered; two candidates applied and one appointment was made. A further 20 commisions will be offered later in the year for appointments in February, 1939.