§ Mr. W. J. Brownasked the Secretary of State for Scotland the present age of the Keeper of the Registers in Scotland and in what circumstances have his services been retained beyond the age of 65; and, in view of the adverse effect upon promotion of retaining officials beyond the normal retiring age, for how much longer it is proposed to retain this officer's services.
§ Mr. WestwoodThe present holder of the office of Keeper of the Register and Records is 69 years of age. He is anxious to retire, but at the request of my predecessor he agreed to remain in office during the war beyond the age of 65, and he has since agreed to remain for a further period pending consideration of the postwar organisation of the Department. It is my desire to meet the Keeper's wishes 107W by relieving him of office as soon as conditions allow, but I am unable at present to fix a date.