HC Deb 22 October 1952 vol 505 c122W
93. Mr. Rankin

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty what are the regulations governing the wearing of naval uniform by officers and ratings attending public entertainments while on shore leave in foreign countries.

Mr. J. P. L. Thomas

When a ship is in a foreign port, ratings wear uniform. Officers may, subject to local orders on the matter, wear plain clothes except at entertainments arranged for them by the local authorities, when they would wear uniform.