§ Captain Pluggeasked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster whether the arrangements of the Royal Navy to give summer leave in July this year instead of August as in previous years are also being followed by the other defence services; 435W and whether this matter has been dealt with by the Minister for the Co-ordination of Defence?
§ Mr. W. S. MorrisonIn connection with the combined Fleet and Air exercises in August and September, special arrangements have been made in regard to the summer leave of the Royal Navy and436W Royal Air Force. The leave arrangements in the Army are framed so that leave and furlough are not normally taken during the period covered by the training season, and no special arrangements are therefore necessary. In regard to the last part of the question, the Minister for Co-ordination of Defence was consulted as to the arrangements made.