§ 17. Mr. Beswickasked the Minister of Transport when navigating officers in the Merchant Navy, in age and service Group 37, will be released.
§ Mr. Barnes:The release of navigating officers in the Merchant Navy down to Group 32 was announced on 18th March and some time must elapse before I know how many officers apply for release as a result of this extension. I cannot therefore yet give a date when officers in Group 37 will be eligible for release, but the manpower position in the Merchant Navy is under constant review and further release groups will be announced as soon as possible.