§ Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKEasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he is aware that a considerable number of naval pensioners over fifty-five years of age are now serving afloat, and that many of them have been away from home since the commencement of the War; and can he see his way to recall these men to home billets and allow younger men who have not yet seen active service to take their place?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAGenerally speaking, the policy is to bring home the older pensioners and Reservists who have been a long time abroad; much has been done in this direction, and it is proposed to continue this policy. The number of cases such as those suggested in the question cannot be numerous, and I shall be very grateful if my hon. Friend will give particulars of the case of any rating over fifty-five years of age who is serving afloat and who has been away from home since the commencement of the War, when he will be at once relieved.