HC Deb 15 July 1909 vol 7 c2291
Mr. MEYSEY THOMPSON

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty if he will state what is the reason for making the deputy-adjutant-general of the Royal Marines a supernumerary major-general, considering that he is the only officer of the rank who is employed by the Admiralty?

Mr. McKENNA

The practice is in accordance with Orders in Council dating back to 1837, and is calculated to ensure an even flow of promotion in the upper ranks of both branches of the corps.