§ Sir B. FALLEasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he will amend the regulation which prohibits all-night leave to seamen and stoker ratings under 20 years of age to permission at the commanding officer's discretion on application being made by a parent or guardian in ports in the United Kingdom when all-night leave is given, thus placing them on an equality with ratings in other branches?
Mr. ALEXANDERThe hon. Member will find that his suggestion is already provided for in Article 653 of the King's Regulations and Admiralty Instructions.