§ 74. Sir B. FALLEasked the First Lord of the Admiralty if Admiral Jerram's Report will be issued before the Easter Recess?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAThe first Report, relating to the men of the Fleet, was received and was issued to the Board on Thursday, 27th March. The Board, the same day, appointed a Committee to examine the recommendations. That Committee is at work upon that duty. The Report and recommendations are very comprehensive, covering questions of pay, pensions, separation and other allowances and gratuities, and dealing with all classes of ratings, including Coastguard and the Reserves; and covering also, of course, the Royal Marines.
A second Report, relating to the officers, is expected shortly. Nothing would give us greater satisfaction than to be in a position to announce decisions this side of the Easter Recess; but it is due to the Fleet that we should do this thing thoroughly, and it may not be possible to complete the task before Easter. However, perhaps my hon. and gallant Friend will put a question down this day week.