§ 22. Mr. GOLDSTONEasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he has now received the sanction of the Treasury for payment of extra overtime and Sunday duty performed by the clerks in the office of the Registrar-General of Shipping and Seamen who have been engaged, since the outbreak of the War, in connection with the mobilisation of the Royal Naval Reserves; and, if so, when payment will be made?
Mr. RUNCIMANThe sanction of the Treasury has been received, and arrangements for the payment of extra overtime and Sunday duty are now being made.