§ Dr. David Owenasked the Minister of State for Defence if he will seek to liberalise the return on Service conditions for young officers seeking to leave the Service.
§ Lord BalnielOther than a review of the waiting time for officers of the Royal Navy who have already given an adequate return on Service and who apply to leave the Service, no change is contemplated.
§ Dr. David Owenasked the Minister of State for Defence if he will abolish the practice of requiring two years notice of release from officers of the Royal Navy who have already given an adequate return on Service and who apply to leave the Service.
§ Lord BalnielThe waiting time is under review.