§ 6. Colonel ASHLEYasked the Secretary to the Admiralty whether, in view of the fact that men are being recruited for the transport service in France up to the age of fifty-five, he will state what is the age limit for their retention on the active establishment?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the ADMIRALTY (Dr. Macnamara)If my hon. and gallant Friend refers to the Royal Marine Labour Corps, there is no age limit, and the men are retained as long as they are fit for the work they are required to perform.
§ Colonel ASHLEYCan a man of sixty-five be kept on against his wish?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAI presume he will be recruited for hostilities for the duration of the War.