§ Mr. Juddasked the Minister of State for Defence whether he will make a statement on the policy of Her Majesty's Government towards the consumption of alcohol by junior and senior ratings in ships of the Royal Navy.
§ Mr. BuckJunior ratings are allowed to buy up to three 12-oz cans of beer per day. There are no direct restrictions on the amount of beer which may be purchased by senior ratings who may, in addition, buy an average of one-eighth of a pint of proprietary spirits per day. Under no circumstances may alcohol be purchased in Her Majesty's ships by ratings under the age of 18.
Commanding officers have the authority to limit or stop the sale of alcohol whenever this may be desirable.