HC Deb 23 March 1897 vol 47 c1178
SIR JOHN DORINGTON (Gloucester, Tewkesbury)

I beg to ask the Under Secretary of State for War whether it is the intention to raise the age for compulsory retirement of Majors who have been selected as seconds in command to 51 years?

THE UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE FOR WAR (Mr. BRODRICK,) Surrey, Guildford

There is no such intention; but, under Article 106 of the Pay Warrant, a Major second in command, who is considered eligible to succeed to the command of a battalion, may be retained in the service beyond the age of 48 years for such period as is thought desirable.