HC Deb 22 February 1939 vol 344 cc389-90W
Mr. Parker

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty whether he will state the number of Admirals of the Fleet and the regulations for their retirement; the present age, date of last employment, and date due for retirement; and age on retirement of the present Admirals of the Fleet?

Colonel Llewellin

There are three Admirals of the Fleet on the Active List. One is 68 years of age, was last employed in 1933 and will retire during 1939; another is 65 years of age, was employed until 1939 and will retire during 1940; the third is 65 years of age, still serving and will retire in 1943. For the regulations as to retirement I would refer the hon. Member to page 69 of the appendix to the Navy List.