§ Sir R. Keyesasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he will reconsider the Admiralty Fleet Order refusing permission for certain serving pensioner ratings to re-engage for further service in the Royal Navy, in view of the fact that the number involved is very few and that these ratings volunteered for service as soon as their services were required in 1935?
Mr. CooperThe Admiralty Fleet Order to which my hon. and gallant Friend has referred relates only to men who are now re-engaging after completion of time for pension. Pensioners who reengaged for three years in 1935 will be allowed to re-engage for a further two years' service, provided that they are recommended.