Captain FABERasked the First Lord of the Admiralty if he would state whether during the next four years any officer of the Royal Marine Forces will, in the ordinary course, complete three years in command and be eligible to become a reserved colonel; and, if so, what is the name of that officer?
§ Mr. McKENNAAll the colonels commandant now serving will complete the periods of their command during the, next four years. Possibly some of their successors may also be eligible for the Reserved Colonels List during the next four years, as the Order in Council refers to "expiration of command," which may take place in less than three years. Vacancies, however, are expected in the list of generals which will be filled by some of the officers 188 at present holding the position of colonel commandant.
Captain FABERWill the right hon. Gentleman answer the latter part of the question and give the name of the officer?
§ Mr. McKENNAThe lion. Gentleman has assumed that there would be one officer. My reply shows that there may be several. I could not give the names as it is hypothetical.