§ 50. Mr. Biggs-Davisonasked the Civil Lord of the Admiralty by what authority the Board of Admiralty requires officers or ratings of the Royal Navy to serve in a ship whose commanding officer does not hold Her Majesty's Commission.
§ Mr. C. Ian Orr-EwingThe authority is in Queen's Regulations and Admiralty Instructions Article 0203 which lays down that all officers and ratings are liable for service with any Commonwealth or foreign navy should the exigencies of the Service render it necessary.