asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether there is any intention of transferring the Royal Naval School of Music from Eastney to Deal; and whether, seeing that the majority of the band boys are recruited locally, this fact will be taken into consideration before any decision is arrived at?

A proposal for the transfer of the Royal Naval School of Music from Eastney to Deal has been received and is being investigated. All the relevant factors will be taken into consideration before any decision is arrived at.