§ Mr. Iremongerasked the Civil Lord of the Admiralty in what circumstances Mr. P. Wray, 23 Greenleafe Drive, Ilford, was discharged from the Royal Marines on 4th October, 1958; and what information was then given him regarding his future commitment for National Service.
§ Mr. C. Ian Orr-EwingWhen Mr. Wray reported for duty in September, 1958, he was found to be below the minimum standard in colour perception for the Royal Marines and was discharged 91W for that reason. His discharge was notified to the Ministry of Labour. The rules require a man thus discharged to be informed in writing that his discharge did not relieve him of liability to complete his National Service. The records for October, 1958, are no longer available, but I have no reason to think that the rules were not followed.