Mr. DOYLEasked the First Lord of the Admiralty, if his attention has been drawn to the fact that notices were posted on the warships at the outbreak of the War in 1914 to the effect that war service in the case of the Royal Fleet Reserve would count towards any drills; and what action he is taking to redeem that pledge?
§ Sir J. CRAIGAn Order was issued in 1914 that Royal Fleet Reserve men would2004W be excused from the performance of Royal Fleet Reserve drills during the period of hostilities without prejudice to their claim to retainers or the Royal Fleet Reserve pension or gratuity. It is not apparent that any further action is required in the matter. By a further Order issued in 1919, all Reservists, including Royal Fleet Reserve, with not less than a fortnight's war service are excused drill for the years 1919–1920.