ALL QUIET IN THE NAVY

Taranaki Daily News, 22 September 1931, Page 9

ALL QUIET IN THE NAVY

SHIPS REACH HOME PORTS NORMAL ROUTINE OBSERVED INVESTIGATING HARDSHIP RATINGS TO GIVE EVIDENCE British Wireless. • Rugby, Sept. 19, The Portsmouth and Devonport manned ships of the Atlantic fleet reached their home ports this morning from Invergorden, and several vessels arrived at Sheerness yesterday. There is not the slightest sign of any departure from normal routine. 'lhs Sheeajess men were given shore leave, yes* terday, and the usual week-end leave was granted to-day. The ratings seemed happy and contented, and Press messages say that in conversation they expressed themselves as well satisfied with the Admiralty’s pro* mise to investigate any cases of hardship arising out of cute in pay. Instructions are being issued to com* manding officers of ships and establish* ments to forward to the Commander-in* Chief of their home port details of typical cases involving exceptional hardship, and also to communicate the names of ratings whose oral evidence would be of value and who are prepared to furnish evidence if required. Such ratings will be given the as* 1 sistance of officers in putting their caw.