Plain Clothes

HC Deb 19 January 1949 vol 460 cc36-7W

86. Mr. Gilzean

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty if he is now in a position to announce that the privilege of other ranks leaving and entering barracks in civilian clothing will be extended to the Navy as is the case in the Army and the R.A.F.

Mr. Dugdale

My noble Friend has carefully considered this matter. He has now decided that the privilege of wearing plain clothes on entering and leaving barracks cannot be extended to ratings below petty officer.