§ Mr. Wallasked the Civil Lord of the Admiralty how many serving flag officers and general officers, Royal Marines, have qualified at the Joint Services Staff College and the Imperial Defence College; and what percentage this is of the total number of officers of flag and general rank now serving.
§ Mr. C. Ian Orr-EwingNine have qualified at the Joint Services Staff College, 24 at the Imperal Defence College, and 3 have qualified at both colleges. Flag officers in the Medical, Dental and Instructor Branches do not attend these courses and are not included in the corresponding percentages which are approximately 12, 32 and 4.