HC Deb 05 March 1924 vol 170 c1363
28. Sir B. FALLE

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty whether he is aware that naval ratings who are discharged to the shore at the expiration of a term of imprisonment are not provided with a civilian suit, although, generally speaking, these men have little, if any, money to receive on discharge; and whether, in view of the special pattern of a class 2 naval rig and the possibility of disgrace being brought upon His Majesty's uniform, he will consider the provision of a suit of plain clothes for discharged naval prisoners?

Mr. HODGES

Men discharged for misconduct leave the Service with their kits minus the strictly uniform articles, namely, blue Jean collar, cap ribbon and badges, which are withdrawn; and the same practice has been followed in the case of men sentenced to imprisonment before discharge. It has not been considered necessary to treat the latter men specially and supply them with a suit of civilian clothes.