§ Captain Pluggeasked the Secretary of State for War whether there is any age limit in respect of the grant of commissions in the Territorial Anti-Aircraft Searchlight Corps; and whether, in case there is such a limit, exceptional cases falling outside the age limit are nevertheless considered?
Mr. CooperI presume that my hon. and gallant Friend refers to the Searchlight Units, Royal Engineers, of the Territorial Army. The age limit for appointments to commissions in the Territorial Army is 31 years, but candidates over this age possessing special qualifications are exceptionally considered for appointment.