Mr. DAVIDSON:

I have been asked to reply. Entries in His Majesty's Dockyards are made with due regard to the efficiency of the service. The best available men for the vacancies are entered, and, other things being equal, preference is given to men who have previously rendered satisfactory service under the Admiralty. I regret I am unable to agree with the hon. and gallant Member that the considerations advanced in the last part of the question should determine the selection of men for entry.