§ Mr. R. YOUNGasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty how many, if any, of the 39 captains promoted to the rank of rear-admiral during the period 1st April, 1920, and 31st March, 1922, retired at their own request on, or shortly after, promotion; and how many, if any, retired within three and six months after promotion?
§ Mr. AMERYFifteen of these officers retired at their own request on or shortly after promotion to rear-admiral, and one at his own request within three months after promotion.