§ Mr. W. GRAHAMasked the Secretary to the Admiralty whether any arrangements are being made for the release of teachers who volunteered for scholastic work on naval ships and in shore establishments; whether he is aware that many of the men now serving as naval schoolmasters are required in their former positions in the schools; whether any requests have been received from education authorities for the release of these men; and whether these men are to have the advantage of the demobilisation scheme and be released upon application being made by their former employers?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAI would refer my hon. Friend to the reply which I gave yesterday on this subject to my hon. Friend the Member for Pontypool. I would add that requests have been received from education authorities for the release of these teachers, and when received from the Board of Education the nominees have been treated as pivotal men. As regards the last part of the question, the answer is, certainly, so far as the exigencies of the Service permit.