HC Deb 03 November 1930 vol 244 cc482-3W
Sir B. FALLE

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty if he is aware that a number of Greenwich Hospital trained boys are being refused entrance into the Royal Navy on medical grounds; and if he will provide in Government employ or otherwise alternative work or trades for these lads whose parents served the country?

Mr. AMMON

The answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. This is due to the very stringent medical requirements of the naval recruiting regulations. With regard to the second part, every effort is being made to assist these boys to find employment in which they can reap the benefit of the excellent training which they have had, and the Admiralty will welcome applications from employers of any kind having suitable vacancies. Applications should be addressed to—The Director of Greenwich Hospital, Admiralty, 14, Buckingham Gate, S.W.1.

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