§ Mr. Gammansasked the First Lord of the Admiralty, what educational vocational training is in operaton or projected for the continual service ranks of the Royal Marines.
§ Mr. AlexanderThe Royal Marines share the educational vocational training facilities provided for the Navy as a whole, which at present, within the limits permitted by the manning situation, aim to equip the sailor or marine for appropriate employment in civil life on leaving the Service. All continuous service ratings and other ranks are also eligible to take courses at the main Naval Educational Vocational Training centres during the six months after their discharge, as well as courses under the Government Vocational Training Scheme. The future arrangements for educational vocational training are under consideration.