HC Deb 25 February 1907 vol 169 c1240
MR. HART-DAVIES (Hackney, N.)

I beg to ask the Secretary to the Admiralty whether any definite orders have yet been passed prohibiting officers from spending their own money on the painting and decoration of His Majesty's ships of war; and, if not, whether he will consider the desirability of passing orders to this effect.

THE SECRETARY TO THE ADMIRALTY (Mr. EDMUND ROBERTSON,) Dundee

No definite orders have been issued on the subject, but as stated in the previous Answer given to the hon. Member on 12th November,†the Admiralty discourage the practice referred to as much as possible.

In reply to a further Question,

MR. EDMUND ROBERTSON

said he thought the sum granted by the Admiralty was quite adequate for the purpose. †See (4) Debates, clxiv., 1031.