HC Deb 09 December 1936 vol 318 c1974
11. Mr. THURTLE

asked the Firt Lord of the Admiralty whether any obstacle is placed in the way of the enlistment of a recruit for the Royal Navy who, eligible in every other respect, declares that he is neither a member of the Church of England nor of any other denomination?

Sir S. HOARE

No, Sir.

Mr. GALLACHER

Is it not the practice in the Navy quietly to remove anybody who, although otherwise qualified, happens to be a member of the Young Communist League or to read Communist literature?