HC Deb 04 May 1925 vol 183 cc603-4W
Major HORE-BELISHA

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty to what extent the warrant officers of the Royal Navy have availed themselves of the existing Regulation permitting them to retire on reaching the age of 40, stating how many have retired in the past year and at what age?

Mr. DAVIDSON

The following is a statement of the numbers and ages of warrant officers and officers promoted therefrom, Royal Navy and Royal marines, who have retired voluntarily since 1st May, 1924, under the Regulation permitting such retirement on attaining the age of 40:

Age last Birthday. Number Retired.
40 4
41 5
42 2
43 2
44 3
45 2
46 3
47 1
48 4
49 3
Total 29