§ 14. Mr. BILLINGasked if it is the custom to give any additional pay to officers in the submarine service; if so, when does this pay commence; when does it terminate; and for what reason is it given?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAOfficers in the Submarine Service receive additional pay as follows:—
§ Above the rank of sublietenant ………… 6s. a day.
§ Of or below that rank … …… 4s. a day.
§ The allowance begins on joining for duty and terminates on the cessation of duty, being continued throughout periods of leave. It is also continued during sickness, subject to the following rules:—
§ If the sickness is due to
§ the Submarine Service for … 91 days.
§ Otherwise ………… for 30 days.
§ The allowance is given as compensation for risk and hardship.
§ Officers in submarines also receive the ordinary Service allowances—e.g., Command money and charge pay for engines.
§ Mr. BILLINGIs it customary to give this pay which, as I understand the right hon. Gentleman, is risk pay to these officers who are in the Admiralty, and have not been outside the Admiralty since the beginning of the War?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAMy hon. Friend suggests that the additional pay is being given in cases where officers and men in point of fact are not on submarine duty. I will look into that.
§ Mr. BILLINGIf the right hon. Gentleman is satisfied will he take action in the matter?