HC Deb 08 May 1929 vol 227 cc2195-6W
Viscountess ASTOR

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty why men serving on board His Majesty's Cableship "Kilmun," who have previously been employed in dockyard service before trans fer to that ship, are not allowed to count the previous time served and the time on that ship for establishment?

Mr. BRIDGEMAN

The service of the members of the crew of the "Kilmun" is reckoned for supperannuation purposes in accordance with the same rules as are applicable for other civilian employés under the Admiralty. The established posts in the "Kilmun" are for particular ratings and are filled by the selection of the most suitable men; service in the "Kilmun" or in the dockyard is not the determining factor.