§ 75. Mr. Liptonasked the Civil Lord of the Admiralty why court-martial proceedings were not taken against a senior 158W naval officer on the staff of the Admiralty following recent information which indicated unsatisfactory conduct in a youth organisation; and on what date he was permitted the alternative of resigning his commission.
§ Mr. C. Ian Orr-EwingThe incident concerned took place when the officer was not on duty. It did not concern other naval personnel and did not take place at any Naval Establishment. When it was reported to the Admiralty, those concerned had already decided not to prefer criminal charges. The Admiralty decided that in the circumstances the officer should not be retained. His "resignation to avoid court-martial" within the terms of the Order in Council of 11th September, 1941, was therefore accepted on 15th February last. This officer's record during 16 years' service, both on the lower deck and as an officer, had been excellent.