HC Deb 27 October 1954 vol 531 cc1899-900
2. Brigadier Clarke

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty how many naval officers and ratings have been allowed to retire or buy their discharge; and how this figure compares with the applications received, between February, 1954, and 1st October, 1954.

Commander Noble

One thousand and sixteen applications have been received from ratings of which 830 have been approved. One hundred and seven have been received from officers; of these, 70 have been approved.

Brigadier Clarke

May I thank my hon. Friend for those figures? I think there has been a great improvement, and many officers and ratings will be very pleased.