§ 14. Mr. PENNEFATHERasked the Secretary to the Admiralty if he will state the pay of naval recruiting officers in 1913 and at present; and when the period of consideration in regard to an increase in pay to these officers will be terminated and a decision arrived at and announced?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAThe pay of naval recruiting officers, in 1913 and at the present time, is £200 per annum, in addition to their retired pay, which they receive in full. They are also eligible for special awards of £50 each, which are awarded annually to the four officers obtaining the best results for the year. The question of an increase of pay is under discussion with the Treasury.
§ Mr. PENNEFATHERAre we to understand that these salaries have not been raised since 1913, although the salaries of all other departments have been raised, and also that this matter has been under considertion for many months and no decision arrived at?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAI am afraid the former proposition is true. They are as they were in 1913. I cannot say how long they have been under consideration.