§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether, in view of further reductions being made in the personnel of the Royal Navy, he will give an opportunity to those ratings who so desire, and who have employment in civil life to go to, voluntarily to take their discharge, which they otherwise have to secure by purchase?
§ Mr. AMMONIt is anticipated that the necessary reductions of personnel can be effected by ordinary wastage, and that the need for any exceptional discharge scheme will not arise.