§ Captain Pluggeasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty whether, in view of the extended periods of training now being proposed for retired and emergency naval officers and naval reservists, any special arrangements will be introduced to provide for the promotion of some of these men; and whether he regards the present regulations as being satisfactory having regard to the additional services that have recently been and may in future be required of them?
§ Mr. ShakespeareThe number of higher ratings among Pensioners and Royal1492W Fleet Reservists are more than sufficient to meet requirements. The arrangements for advancement in the other Reserves are satisfactory while the existing powers of the Admiralty in regard to the promotion of officers of the Naval Reserves and of re-employed officers are considered adequate.