§ 28. Commander BELLAIRSasked the First Lord of the Admiralty, in view of the number of retired officers who have been given appointments afloat during the last seven months, whether he will for the future endeavour to give priority to the applications of those active list officers in the coastguard service on shore who are recommended for fighting service afloat?
§ Dr MACNAMARAAppointments are made by the Admiralty in accordance with the requirements of the Service both afloat and ashore, and no special undertakings as to priority such as the hon. and gallant Member asks for can be given.