HC Deb 12 October 1945 vol 414 c557W
Mr. Piratin

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether personnel serving under T.124 agreement are subject to the provisions of the Naval Discipline Act.

Mr. Alexander

Yes, Sir.

Mr. Piratin

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty in view of the fact that personnel serving under T.124 agreement are required to wear uniform during their term of service, what provision is made to supply such personnel on discharge with an issue of civilian clothing.

Mr. Alexander

It has been decided that T.124 personnel are to be eligible for civilian clothing benefit on release under the same conditions as other Service personnel.

Mr. Piratin

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty what are the differences in the provision made for personnel serving under T.124 agreement on release or discharge from that service, and other officers and men of the Merchant Navy.

Mr. Alexander

Officers and men in the Royal Navy serving on T.124 agreements receive on release in Class A the following benefits: 56 days' resettlement leave, civilian clothing benefit and the protection of the Resettlement in Civil Employment Act. I understand from my right hon. Friend the Minister of War Transport that these benefits are not applicable to the Merchant Navy.