HC Deb 25 June 1883 vol 280 c1419
SIR H. DRUMMOND WOLFF

asked the Secretary to the Admiralty, If he can state how many Officers of the Steam Reserve are on service at the different Naval Stations, and for how many at each station respectively sleeping accommodation is provided?

MR. CAMPBELL-BANNERMAN

Sir, this number varies in accordance with the number of officers borne for disposal and service in the reserve ships. At present, there are 401 such officers. I cannot say how many of that number, by the Rules of the Service, are entitled to cabins, but at this moment there are 3 at Sheerness, 52 at Chatham, 11 at Portsmouth, and 33 at Devonport provided with cabin accommodation. Those who are not accommodated afloat draw 1s. 6d. a-day in lieu of provisions, and this arrangement, I believe, is satisfactory to those concerned. As I said the other day, I am not aware that any officer desirous of being accommodated on beard has been refused.

SIR H. DRUMMOND WOLFF

asked if sleeping accommodation was provided?

MR. CAMPBELL - BANNERMAN

Yes, Sir.