§ Sir R. Rossasked the Secretary of State for War why troops stationed in Northern Ireland who have not had periods of 48 hours' leave are not allowed the additional two days granted to troops in other parts of the United Kingdom when taking their normal period of seven days' leave; and why troops who take their leave in Northern Ireland should not be treated in a similar manner to those in Great Britain?
§ Sir J. GriggTo make full use of shipping it is essential to ensure an even flow of men coming from and returning to Northern Ireland, which would not be possible if some men were away for a longer time than others. Troops stationed in Northern Ireland who take their leave in Great Britain and troops stationed in Great Britain who take their leave in Northern Ireland are given a longer period of privilege leave than troops in Great Britain who take their leave in Great Britain and troops stationed in Northern Ireland who take their leave in Northern Ireland. The leave rules for the last two classes are the same.