HC Deb 23 June 1884 vol 289 c1098
MR. HARRINGTON

asked the Secretary to the Admiralty, Whether it is the fact that, during the present stay of the Channel Fleet in Bantry Bay, no leave has been given to the men; and, if so, what was the cause of the leave being refused?

MR. CAMPBELL - BANNERMAN

In consequence of reported cases of scarlatina in the neighbourhood of Castletown Bere, the Vice Admiral commanding the Channel Squadron was informed that it would be desirable to restrict the leave of the ships' companies at that place. The cases are now said to be very few, and it will probably soon be possible to give the usual privilege of leave without incurring risk.