HC Deb 01 September 1893 vol 16 c1716
COLONEL LOYD (Chatham)

I beg to ask the Secretary to the Admiralty why it is that majors in the Royal Marines have to serve three years in that rank before they can get the 2s. 5d. increase of pay, whereas majors in the Army have to serve only two years to obtain the increase; and whether Her Majesty's Government will inquire into the matter, with a view to correcting this inequality?

*SIR U. KAY-SHUTTLEWORTH

This matter has again been recently brought under the notice of the Board, and is now receiving their consideration.

MR. KNATCHBULL-HUGESSEN

Has there been no exceptional leave granted to the men which was not granted to the officers?

SIR U. KAY-SHUTTLEWORTH

The question relates only to naval officers. I cannot say as to the men.

MR. KNATCHBULL-HUGESSEN

Why was a distinction drawn?

*SIR U. KAY-SHUTTLEWORTH

If the hon. Member had asked about the men I would have ascertained the facts.