§ 69. Mr. Cobbasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty how many of the 40 ex-Dartmouth cadets and 53 special entry cadets successful in the passing out examinations announced on Tuesday, 4th February, commenced their education in elementary schools.
Mr. DugdaleSo far as can be ascertained from the information supplied by parents when the boys were entered, five of the 40 ex-Dartmouth cadets who recently passed out began their education in elementary schools. The 53 special entry cadets who passed out include seven cadets under training for the Royal Indian and Royal New Zealand Navies. Of the 46 R.N. cadets, it is known that two ex-artificer apprentices attended elementary schools before joining the Royal Navy, but I regret that there is no information68W available to show at what schools the other boys began their education.