§ Sir G. COLLINSasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty if application has been made for the release from the Navy of Able-Seaman Cyril George Neale Aldons, No. J/52518, at present on board H.M.S. "Barham": is he aware that this application has been refused; and will he have the matter inquired into?
§ Mr. AMERYAn application for the free discharge of this man on compassionate grounds was considered and refused in May last, since, on the evidence produced, the case did not appear sufficiently urgent to warrant his release, in view of the requirements for men with his length of service. If this man can produce evidence that the circumstances of his dependents are so urgent as to 1029W require his early discharge, it is open to him to renew his application through his commanding officer, but no guarantee can be given that his release will be granted.