§ Mr. Biggs-Davisonasked the Secretary of State for Defence whether he will give an assurance that those ranks and ratings of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines who wish to do so will continue to draw the traditional rum ration.
§ Dr. David OwenI cannot give the assurance that the hon. Gentleman asks for. The question of the abolition of rum is, however, not a new issue. It has been discussed over many years.