HC Deb 11 February 1926 vol 191 c1209
19. Mr. HAYES

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether Captain Royds was removed from the active list of the Royal Navy on taking up his duties as Deputy Assistant Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the ADMIRALTY (Mr. Davidson)

I have been asked to reply. In accordance with the usual procedure in such cases, Captain Royds has not been removed from the active list, but placed on half pay. He will, in due course, be retired in accordance with the regulations,