Mr. Gurney Braithwaiteasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether the Admiralty will conform with the action already taken by the Army and Royal Air Force by abolishing uniform distinctions between officers of the Royal Navy, Royal Naval Reserve and Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, which at present causes considerable confusion to the rank and file of His Majesty's Forces in general?
§ Sir V. WarrenderNo, Sir. I am satisfied that among the officers of the Naval Reserves there is no widespread desire for426W a change in pattern of the uniforms which they and their predecessors have worn with such distinction.