asked the First Lord of the Admiralty if he is aware that the Christmas leave recently given to the majority of the crew of His Majesty's Ship "Selkirk" has meant unnecessary discomfort and hardship to those remaining; and if he can see his way in future to give the periodic leave, to which men employed on fishery protection duties are entitled, from their home ports?

I am having inquiries made and will let my hon. Friend know the result as soon as possible.