§ 43. Mr. G. P. Stevensasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty if his regulations allow acting rank held for more than 12 months in peace-time to be counted for pension purposes.
§ Mr. CallaghanAll paid rank is now taken into account when assessing the rank element of ratings' pensions. Paid acting rank on the active list of a year 2789 or more between 3rd September, 1939, and 31st October, 1952, will also be allowed to count for increases in officers' retired pay.
§ Mr. StevensWill the Parliamentary Secretary say whether or not such service in an acting rank can be confirmed after holding that acting rank successfully for 12 months or more?
§ Mr. CallaghanThat sounds far too technical for a supplementary question. I should like to write to the hon. Member on the subject.