§ 23. Major Sir BERTRAM FALLEasked the First Lord of the Admiralty if the command of the Royal Naval Barracks is given for a definite period of years, or if all Admiralty appointments are to be based upon a two-year rule?
§ Mr. BRIDGEMANAppointments in command of Royal Naval Barracks are normally for two years, but this length of time is liable to be modified according to the exigencies of the Service or through unforeseen circumstances, such as the date of an officer's promotion. Admiralty appointments generally are of varying length according to the circumstances of the case. No change in the present length of appointments is anticipated.