§ Wing-Commander Jamesasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty whether he will consider the institution of a selection board to deal with the promotion and selection for appointments, of senior naval officers, having regard to the fact that the present system is obsolete and frequently unfortunate in its results?
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§ Mr. ShakespeareI am unable to agree with either of the suggestions underlying my hon. and gallant Friend's question. My Noble Friend the First Lord is satisfied that the present practice ensures the most authoritative examination of the merits of senior naval officers before promotions or appointments are made.