§ 69. Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKEasked the right hon. Gentleman whether he is now in a position to make a statement in reply to the frequent questions put to him with regard to the promised concession to petty officers and men of His Majesty's Fleet as to wearing plain clothes when on leave?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAI have nothing to add to the statement made by the First Lord in reply to the hon. Member's question on nth December, except that the Commanders-in-Chief at the ports have now issued orders on the subject.
§ Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKEAre we to understand that those Orders apply to both officers and men?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAChief petty officers, petty officers, non-commissioned officers, leading rates and men with one or more good conduct badges may wear plain clothes when on long leave; when on short leave at the three Home ports, Portsmouth, Devonport, and the Nore. In case of smaller bases, when on short leave, provided their homes are in the vicinity.