§ 18. Brigadier-General COLVINasked the Secretary of State for War whether disabled ex-service men, now under notice of discharge from the Royal Gunpowder Factory, Waltham Abbey, will be absorbed in the vacancies caused by the retirement of men who have reached the age limit?
§ Lieut.-Colonel STANLEYI regret that the position at the Royal Gunpowder Factory, Waltham Abbey, is such that a number of discharges are necessary, owing to reductions in establishment, notwithstanding vacancies caused by retirements, etc.
§ Captain GEEHas an order been issued for a reduction of the age limit from 65 to 60?
§ Lieut.-Colonel STANLEYI could not answer that question without notice.
§ Brigadier-General COLVINDid I understand the hon. and gallant Gentleman to say that ex-soldiers would be allowed to fill the vacancies?
§ Lieut.-Colonel STANLEYThat is done.