16. Captain HALLasked the First Lord of the Admiralty what is the earliest age at which a lieutenant-commander (cadet entry) can obtain the maximum retired pay of his rank under normal conditions; and the earliest age at which lieutenant-commanders (ex-mate), other than those retired under special retirement schemes, have so far been able to retire with the maximum?
Mr. ALEXANDERThe earliest age at which a lieutenant-commander (cadet entry) can, under normal conditions, obtain the maximum retired pay of his rank is 43 years. No lieutenant-commander (ex-mate), other than those retired under special schemes, has so far earned the maximum rate of retired pay. This is due to the fact that the numerous officers who were selected young enough retired under the special schemes, or are still serving. Promotions are now being made as young as 21 years, and an officer promoted at 21 or 22 could earn the maximum retired pay at the age of 43, while those promoted at from 23 to 26 could earn the maximum at the age of 44.
17. Captain HALLasked the First Lord of the Admiralty if lieutenant-commanders (ex-mate) are eligible for appointment as officer instructors of Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Divisions, as assistant inspectors of naval ordnance, and in other employment under the Director of Naval Ordnance; and the numbers so employed?
Mr. ALEXANDERYes, Sir. Lieutenant-Commanders (ex-mate) are eligible for the same appointments, under the same conditions, as Lieutenant-Commanders (ex-cadet). No Lieutenant-Commanders (ex-mate) are at present employed in the appointments mentioned.