1. Sir C. KINLCCH-COOKEasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he can see his way, in view of the increased cost of living, to make some addition to the pay of yardcraft men of all grades?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAAs the hon. Member is aware a Committee appointed to inquire into the conditions of service of yardcraft men has recently made its Report. That Report is now under consideration, and I cannot give any undertaking as to what decision may be arrived at as a result.
§ Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKEWhen does the right hon. Gentleman think the Report will be considered, and when some decision will be arrived at?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAI am hopeful that we may be able to issue the decision in connection with the replies to petitions of this year.
§ Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKEWhen will the replies to petitions be issued this year?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAI should not like to say.