§ Mr. TICKLERasked the Secretary to the Admiralty if he is aware that, although repeated promises have been made, there yet are a number of men serving on mine sweepers in foreign waters who have had no home leave for three years and upwards; and will he endeavour to secure leave for these men to visit their wives and families?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAIt is a fact that a certain number of men have remained abroad for about three years, but every effort is being made to relieve them as soon as possible. Orders have already been issued to send some of these home, and a further draft of reliefs is now in 635W process of formation. The relief of all men abroad is carried out as expeditiously as present circumstances and transport permit.