HC Deb 11 March 1952 vol 497 cc122-3W
Mr. Viant

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he will give an assurance that in issuing the notice to naval ratings proceeding to Malta to be vaccinated within two years he reminded ships' officers of the right of men in the Royal Navy to refuse vaccination.

Mr. J. P. L. Thomas

No. It is clearly laid down in Queen's Regulations and Admiralty Instructions that officers and ratings may decline vaccination or revaccination.