HC Deb 26 March 1919 vol 114 c378
9. Viscount CURZON

asked if the Regulations governing the placing of officers of the Royal Navy on half-pay were suspended during the War; and, if so, whether this system can be continued permanently?

Dr. MACNAMARA

The answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative, so far as officers below the rank or relative rank of Flag officer are concerned. Officers of Flag rank and officers reverting to unemployment at their own request are still, however, placed on half-pay. The whole question of half-pay after the War is now under the consideration of a Committee.