§ 30. Sir Robert Youngasked the Secretary of State for War what conditions govern leave to men stationed at Gibraltar; whether he is aware that men complain that their prospect of leave is not likely, under present circumstances, for several years; and whether anything can be done to remove the grievance?
§ Captain MargessonThe amount of leave which can be given to troops stationed at Gibraltar is conditioned by the amount of shipping available, and every opportunity is taken to utilise for this purpose any shipping space that can be spared.
§ Sir R. YoungIs the Minister aware that some of these men have not had leave since the beginning of the war?
§ Captain MargessonI am also aware of the very great difficulties in regard to shipping.
§ Sir R. YoungCan the Minister tell me what are the conditions concerning local leave?
§ Captain MargessonI should want notice of that Question in order to give exact details.