asked the First Lord of the Admiralty how many of the officers now borne on the emergency list of the Royal Navy have received any form of naval training since the date of their last retirement from the active list; and whether it is proposed to take any action in this matter?

The FIRST LORD of the ADMIRALTY (Sir Bolton Eyres Monsell):

It is not the present practice to provide systematic naval training for officers on the emergency list, and no alteration in this practice is contemplated.

Can the right hon. Gentleman say what the functions of these officers are, if they are not to have training?

Sir B. EYRES MONSELL:

The emergency list is a rather flattering name for officers retired at their own wish—I am one myself—who are ready to go to sea at any time. I think if we desired opportunity for training we should probably be given it.