Officers Awaiting Appointment

HC Deb 24 October 1945 vol 414 c2167W

Mr. Pickthorn

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty how many officers of the R.N.V.R. are now on indefinite leave.

Mr. Alexander

There are no officers on indefinite leave, but there are always a number of Naval officers awaiting appointment. A number of appointments ceased with the Cease Fire in Europe and still more at the end of the Japanese war. These R.N.V.R. officers in the Executive, Special and Air Branches are being rapidly posted to replace officers who are being released.