§ 8. Colonel LESLIE WILSONasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty whether consolidated rates of pay granted to Naval and Royal Marine officers employed in the Admiralty have been increased since the outbreak of hostilities; and, if so, by how much?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAThere have been a number of increases, and with my hon. and gallant Friend's permission, I will circulate with the OFFICIAL REPORT the answer setting them forth.
§ The following is the statement referred to:
§ Consolidated rates of pay were introduced for certain classes of Naval and Marine officers serving at the Admiralty with effect as from 5th May, 1915. These have, in some cases, been increased with effect from 1st February last, as follows, namely:
| £ | £ | ||
| Commanders | 530 | increased to | 600 |
| Majors, R. M | 500 | increased to | 600 |
| Lieut.-Commanders of over two years' seniority | 430 | increased to | 500 |
| Lieut.-Commanders of under two years' seniority | 400 | increased to | 500 |
| Captains, R.M | 400 | increased to | 500 |
| Paymaster-Lieut.-Commanders | 450 | increased to | 500 |
§ In other cases, consolidated rates have been introduced which show a considerable increase over the emoluments (full pay and allowances) which the officers were previously in receipt of, e.g., as from 1st February last, sub-lieutenants, Royal Navy and Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, receive £300 a year instead of £204, newly-promoted paymaster commanders, Royal Navy, £600 a year instead of £478 10s.