asked the Minister for Defence if he will give authority to have fresh milk taken over to the civilian population in Haulbowline on the Department's launch.

While I am having the circumstances in this case examined, I should point out that it is contrary to policy for vessels of the naval service to engage in the transport of non-service personnel or stores and, unless it can be shown that no other arrangement is possible, I would not be prepared to depart from the established policy.