§ 21. Mr. Jaggerasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he is aware that H. S. R. Easthope was dismissed from the service of the Admiralty at Devonport after one week's service; whether East-hope was dismissed as a result of communications from the War Office; and, if so, what was the nature of such communications?
§ Sir S. HoareH. S. R. Easthope was entered in His Majesty's Dockyard, Devonport, as an electrical fitter on a casual basis on 25th August, 1936, and discharged on 1st September on completion of the work for which he was entered. The answer to the second part of the question is in the negative.
§ Mr. JaggerDo I take it that the fact that he had been the week previously dismissed by the War Office had no relation to the fact that he was dismissed after a week's service at the Admiralty?
§ Sir S. HoareNo, Sir, it had nothing to do with that. The man was taken on for a particular job as a casual workman; the work came to an end after a week, and he went, as many casual workers go in similar circumstances.
§ Mr. JaggerIn view of the unsatisfactory nature of the reply, I beg to give notice that I shall raise this matter on the Adjournment at the earliest opportunity.