§ 3. Mr. FALLEasked the First Lord of the Admiralty if he can promise any assistance to the men of the Fleet, in cash or travelling allowances, to help them to their homes for the very short leave granted them after Christmas?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLI regret I am unable to promise any assistance to the men of the Fleet for the purpose stated. So far as the service admits ships are being brought to their home ports for the purpose of reducing the travelling expenses of the men going on Christmas leave.