§ Miss Vickersasked the Civil Lord of the Admiralty, in view of the fact that the Royal Navy is 3 per cent. short of recruits, if he will consider increasing the number of Women's Royal Naval Service for shore service.
§ Mr. C. Ian Orr-EwingIt is already our policy to employ W.R.N.S. personnel in lieu of R.N. ratings in suitable billets. The scope for further change is limited, but my hon. Friend's suggestion will be borne in mind.