HC Deb 24 May 1939 vol 347 cc2311-2W
Sir R. Rankin

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty what is the present approximate number of officers and men in the Mercantile Marine who are between the ages of 20 and 21 years; and what proportion of these will be able to perform their training under the Military Training Bill in branches of the Royal Naval Special Reserve?

Mr. Shakespeare

The information asked for by the hon. Member is not yet available as the selection of warrant officers for promotion to lieutenant under the scheme promulgated last March has not yet been completed.