§ Captain W. G. HALLasked the First Lord of the Admiralty the number lieutenant-commanders (ex-mate) and lieutenant-commanders (E) (ex-mate E) in the zone for promotion to commander on 31st December, 1930; the number promoted; and the number of ex-mates and ex-mates (E) of commander rank now serving on the active list?
Mr. ALEXANDERThe answer to the first part of the question is 25 and 64 respectively, to the second part one and four respectively, and to the third part six and 24 respectively
§ Captain W. G. HALLasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether, observing that the ex-cadet officers affected by the recently announced special retirement scheme are, approximately, between the ages of 28 and 38, he will consider the exemption of the 20 lieutenant-commanders (ex-mate) over the age of 40, by virtue of their greater age, length of service, and the fact that at the expiration of the scheme in two years' time they will be within three years, or less, of their maximum retired pay?
Mr. ALEXANDERThere is no intention of applying the scheme compulsorily to these officers. As stated in my reply of 11th February [OFFICIAL REPORT, column 418], they can take advantage of it if they wish to do so.