§ 30. Sir B. FALLEasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty if pensioned chief petty officers, petty officers, and other ratings of the Royal Navy are eligible for enrolment in the Royal Marine police, and if not, if he will inquire into and amend the regulations?
Mr. DAVIDSONOnly Royal Marine pensioners are eligible for enrolment in the Royal Marine police, and there is no occasion to amend the regulations, as there is an ample supply of candidates to fill vacancies.
§ Sir B. FALLECan the hon. Gentleman say why that distinction is drawn between the two branches of the service?