§ 21. Sir B. FALLEasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he is aware that naval ratings who are ordered to purchase articles of uniform by the clothing officer have their leave stopped until the article or articles have been purchased; and, in view of the fact that 1106 issues of clothing are made by cash purchase, whether he will authorise the credit issue of such articles, recovery being made through the ship's ledger, so that young ratings shall not lose their liberty time?
§ Lieut.-Colonel HEADLAMI am not aware that naval ratings have their leave stopped in the circumstances mentioned by my hon. Friend, but if he has any particular case in mind and will supply me with the details I shall be glad to institute inquiries.