§ Sir W. Darlingasked the First Lord of the Admiralty when a Scotsman serving with the Navy is given leave, from what port in Scotland he is likely to start his vacation.
Mr. DugdaleAn officer or rating starts his leave from the port at which his ship happens to be lying. Menwhose homes are at a considerable distance from that port, however, may be granted a reasonable addition to periodical leave to offset the time spent in travelling.