HC Deb 13 December 1928 vol 223 cc2339-40
83. Sir N. GRATTAN-DOYLE

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether the 24-hour system is made use of in the Navy in connection with its duties?

Lieut.-Colonel HEADLAM

The answer is in the affirmative.

Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

Is it not a fact that this system has been in use in the Navy for over three centuries?

Lieut.-Colonel HEADLAM

It was certainly in use during the War.