§ 41. Mr. ALBERYasked the First Commissioner of Works whether he is aware that the convalescent home at Osborne is being advertised in the personal columns of the daily Press as receiving all officers of the Navy, Marines, Army, Royal Air Force, and Indiarmy; and whether these facilities are also available for ex-officers?
§ The FIRST COMMISSIONER of WORKS (Mr. Ormsby-Gore)The reply to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. Admission to the home is open not only to serving officers, but also, under certain conditions, to retired officers, reserve officers and ex-officers. As regards the last two classes, there is a special condition that the disease or injury from which the officer is suffering is directly attributable to service. I am sending my hon. Friend a copy of the booklet issued to the Services which gives full particulars about the home.
§ Mr. ALBERYIn view of the right hon. Gentleman's reply, will he draw the attention of the authorities to the fact that, whereas it is desirable to advertise vacancies for ex-service officers—which is not done—it is not necessary in the case of regular officers, who can be communicated with through their regiments?