§ 55. Mr. BARNESasked the Secretary to the Admiralty if he will state to whom the replies to annual petitions are to be sent, and when they may be expected?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAAs my hon. Friend is aware, the petitions as regards wages generally were dealt with in Admiralty order of 9th May, and the increases then announced came into operation on the first of this month. As regards the many other matters placed before me at the annual hearing of petitions, the branches of the office concerned with these are now at work upon them, and I hope that replies covering all outstanding points may be issued before the close of next month.