§ Commander BELLAIRSasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether, in the case of retired captains who are employed during the War, the time of active service and sea service is allowed to count towards promotion on the retired list so that in the case of a captain who has hitherto been below the three years' sea service and six years' active service margin laid down by regulation, he may qualify for promotion ultimately to vice-admiral on the retired list; and, if not, whether he can grant this concession in view of the fact that it will not involve any increased charge on the Estimates?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLYes, sir.