§ 26. Sir BERTRAM FALLEasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he will consider granting to chief petty officers serving in shore establishments the privilege of going on leave and returning from leave in plain clothes, since this is a request which has often been advanced and which would be much appreciated?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the ADMIRALTY (Lieut.-Colonel Headlam)The Admiralty regret that they are unable to accede to this request.
§ Sir B. FALLECan my hon. and gallant Friend state the reason or excuse for refusing this concession?
§ Lieut.-Colonel HEADLAMThe matter was very carefully considered before the decision was taken.