HC Deb 12 April 1922 vol 153 c425W
Mr. R. YOUNG

asked 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. AMERY

Fifteen 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.