§ Sir T. BRAMSDONasked whether there was any Order in council in existence on 11th April, 1909, authorising the Lords of the Admiralty to retain the services of Colonel Onslow, R.M.L.I., on the active list beyond the period of his command; and, if no such Order in Council existed at that time, upon what grounds were the Admiralty entitled to so retain him?
§ Mr. McKENNAThe retirement of Colonel Onslow was suspended on the completion of his period of command pending the establishment of the Reserve List. The Order in Council of 10th August, 1909, authorised the establishment of this list as from 1st April, 1909.