§ Mr. T. GRIFFITHSasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty, if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a letter and circular was issued by Mr. H. W. Edwards, commander instructor, on the 10th March, to various men in the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, asking if it was their intention to sign on for a further period, and, if not, they should make application for their discharge; whether he is aware that H. P. Smith, 311, London Road, St. 2364W Leonards, A.L. seaman G.I. 111, S. 5/245, and F. D. Bailey, 311, London Road, St, Leonards, A.B. 5/155, applied for their discharge, and that a further letter on the matter was forwarded on the 16th May to Mr. J. Bray, Commander of No. 5 Company, Hastings; and whether, in view of the fact that these men have received no communication regarding their discharges, he will have inquiries made into the matter?
§ Commander EYRES-MONSELLIt is regretted that in some instances discharges were delayed owing to Service Certificates of the men concerned not being immediately available. It is understood, however, that the discharges are now being effected.