§ 9. Sir H. Williamsasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty under what circumstances civil employees of his Department are granted permission to join the Territorial Army; in how many cases permission has been refused; and how many applications are now pending.
§ Mr. W. J. EdwardsEach application for permission to join the Territorial Army is considered on its merits, and permission is granted if it is clear that it will be possible, having regard to the Admiralty's own commitments, to release the applicant from his Admiralty duties immediately on the outbreak of war. Of a total of 138 applications, 91 have been granted, 38 refused, and 9 are under consideration.