HC Deb 10 February 1960 vol 617 cc42-3W
53. Mr. Willis

asked the Civil Lord of the Admiralty how many artificer apprentices have passed the Upper Yardman Scheme and been placed on the General List as acting sub-lieutenant.

Mr. C. Ian Orr-Ewing

Since the General List was instituted on 1st January, 1957, eleven artificer apprentices have passed the Upper Yardman Scheme.

54. Mr. Willis

asked the Civil Lord of the Admiralty how many artificers have been promoted to the Special Duties List during each of the past four years.

Mr. C. Ian Orr-Ewing

The Special Duties List came into being on 1st January, 1957. The artificers promoted to this List during each of the past three years numbered 50 in 1957, 53 in 1958 and 44 in 1959.