§ Mr. Linsteadasked the First Lord of the Admiralty why electrical artificers can only proceed to commissioned rank by way of warrant electrician, whereas engine-room and ordnance artificers are able to qualify by examination for accelerated promotion to commissioned rank; and whether he will consider providing equivalent opportunities for electrical artificers.
Mr. AlexanderThe requirements of the Navy for engineer officers have created an avenue of promotion for engine-room and ordnance artificers which does not exist for electrical artificers. The possibility of providing similar opportunities for the electrical artificer is under consideration.