§ Mr. BELLAIRSasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether, in view of the experience gained since the substitution of two years' commissions for all ships instead of three years, the Board can see their way to revert to the original practice in certain cases?
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§ Dr. MACNAMARAThe answer is in the negative; but the usual two years' commission is occasionally shortened or lengthened when special circumstances make it desirable.