HC Deb 26 February 1940 vol 357 cc1738-9W
Sir R. Keyes

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether naval pensioners called up for war service and serving in His Majesty's ships, who have qualified professionally and passed educationally for ratings higher than that which they held on being discharged to pension, are eligible for advancement in rating although serving as pensioners?

Mr. Churchill

Yes, Sir. Naval pensioners called up for war service are eligible for advancement to higher rating for the period of hostilities.