§ 66. Mr. GROVESasked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury why it is intended to extend the service of Dame Maude Lawrence beyond her 69th year; and whether such extension will be carried out merely by Treasury Minute?
§ Major ELLIOTUnder Article 15 of the Order-in-Council of 10th January, 1910, an officer's employment, after reaching the age of 65, may be continued by tile Treasury, for a further period not exceeding five years, on being satisfied that retirement would be detrimental to the interests of the public service. The services of the Hon. Dame Maude Lawrence have been extended since April, 1929, by the Treasury under this Article. The question whether extension should continue beyond the age mentioned in the question does not arise for some time to come.
§ Mr. HANNONIs it not a fact that this distinguished lady civil servant has 1254 rendered most valuable service to the Government during a long period of time?
§ Major ELLIOTYes; that is the conviction of the Department.
§ Mr. GROVESI quite agree, but what will be the maximum age to which this lady can serve?
§ Major ELLIOTThe age mentioned in the question certainly does not arise for some time to come—for years.
§ Mr. GROVESDoes the right hon. and gallant Gentleman mean that this age is not correct, that she is not 69?
§ Major ELLIOTCertainly not now.