§ Mr. Wellbelovedasked the Secretary of State for Defence what regulations have been made in respect of the availability of commercial spirit in the Royal Navy after 1st August, 1970.
§ Dr. David OwenDetails of the regulations governing supply to senior ratings have not yet been finalised.
§ Mr. Wellbelovedasked the Secretary of State for Defence what consultation with serving officers and men of the Royal Navy will be carried out before the introduction of dehydrated beer into the Fleet.
§ Dr. David OwenBefore any new form of beer was introduced either concentrated or dehydrated there would be extensive trials and consultations.
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§ Mr. Wellbelovedasked the Secretary of State for Defence by what authority Royal Navy officers are charged with being under the influence of alcoholic drink.
§ Dr. David OwenSection 28 of the Naval Discipline Act, 1957.
Mr. Wellbelowedasked the Secretary of State for Defence what are the regulations governing the supply and consumption of alcoholic beverages by Royal Navy officers.
§ Dr. David OwenQueen's Regulations 1409, 1410, and 1412. A copy of Q.R. 1409 was sent to the hon. Member with my letter to him on 22nd January, 1970.
§ Mr. Roebuckasked the Secretary of State for Defence how the expression excessive drinking is defined by the captains of ships in carrying out their duty to examine the wine bills of officers.
§ Dr. David OwenQueen's Regulations formerly laid down financial limitations which officers were not allowed to exceed but this is now left to the judgment of the ships' captains.