§ 71. Mr. R. Gibsonasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty whether the extension of the retiring age for ex-servicemen in non-pensionable employment in the Royal Naval torpedo factory, Greenock, from 60 to 65 years of age, is also applicable to persons other than ex-servicemen; and what are the conditions attached to such extension?
§ Colonel LlewellinThere has been no general change in Admiralty regulations which provide that workpeople are pensioned or discharged on reaching 60 years of age if their services are no longer required. Extensions on a yearly basis may, however, be made up to 65 years in approved cases subject to health and efficiency remaining satisfactory.
§ Mr. GibsonDoes that apply both to ex-service men and to men who are not ex-service men?
§ Colonel LlewellinYes, Sir; both are dealt with on exactly the same basis.