§ 23. Mr. HORE-BELISHAasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he can now explain the scheme dealing with the making of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary Service a pensionable one; and whether the pension will be retrospective?
§ 25. Mr. MOSESasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether any decision has been made with regard to the claim for pensions by the officers and men employed on tanker and other auxiliary services; and whether he will communicate such decision to the House?
§ Mr. AMMONA memorial to His Majesty The King in Council has been drafted embodying a scheme of retiring allowances applicable to officers holding Board of Trade certificates employed in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary Service. It is hoped to present the memorial at the earliest opportunity. The question of pensions for men has not arisen.