§ Mr. Willisasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty the number of engine room artificer apprentices under training at the latest available date; and the number advanced to cadet (E) during 1947.
Mr. DugdaleOn 30th January last, 528 engine room artificer apprentices were under training. Two engine room artificer apprentices were appointed to Naval Cadetships (E) during 1947.