§ 26. Sir F. Fremantleasked the First Lord of the Admiralty how many men and women have been invalided out of the Navy or incapacitated on account of defective hearing?
§ Sir V. WarrenderDuring the period 1st September, 1939, to 31st March, 1941, 287 men were invalided out of the Navy on account of defective hearing. One member of the W.R.N.S. was also invalided for this reason. The full figures for recent months are not yet available.
§ Sir F. FremantleAre steps being taken to find satisfactory employment for these men, who may be extremely useful?
§ Sir V. WarrenderI will make inquiries on that point and let my hon. Friend know.