§ 108. Mr. Warbeyasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs how many members of the Foreign Service have been retired on pension below the normal retiring age since 1st August, 1945; and what was the last rank held by each of those so retired.
§ Mr. BevinNot counting retirements on grounds of health, there have, since 1st August, 1945, been two cases in which members of the Senior Branch of the Foreign Service have been retired on pension below the normal retiring age. Both those concerned have held the rank of ambassador.