HC Deb 10 December 1919 vol 122 cc1286-7
7. Viscount CURZON

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether any retired officers, Royal Navy, Royal Naval Re- serve, and Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, temporary or otherwise, were now employed in the Admiralty?

Dr. MACNAMARA

There are thirteen retired officers Royal Navy, and one retired officer Royal Naval Reserve serving in the Admiralty. Nine of these are prewar appointments of long standing, and of the remainder, two are under orders to revert to the retired list shortly.

Viscount CURZON

May I ask whether there are any officers of the Royal Naval Volunteer Service dealt with?

Dr. MACNAMARA

I do not think so. The Noble Lord had better put a question down.

Viscount CURZON

Am I to understand that the answer with regard to one member of the Royal Naval Reserve covers the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve?

Dr. MACNAMARA

No. Perhaps my hon. Friend had better put a question down.