§ 46. Major Sir B. FALLEasked the Prime Minister if he can give the date when the findings of Admiral Jerram's Committee will be given to the public, both as regards officers and men?
§ The FIRST LORD of the ADMIRALTY (Mr. Long)I have been asked to answer this question. The decisions regarding the ratings will not be held back till those affecting the officers have been taken. Each will be promulgated directly they have been decided.
§ Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKEBefore the right hon. Gentleman answers this question, will he say whether the publication of the Jerram Report as regards the men will be withheld until a decision is arrived at regarding the officers?
§ Sir B. FALLECan the right hon. Gentleman give any idea of the date, because very considerable dissatisfaction has arisen out of the fact that the time has been so prolonged?
§ Mr. LONGI cannot now give any definite information as to the date, but I entirely disagree with my hon. Friend as to the dissatisfaction. My information is that the lower decks are thoroughly satisfied with the inquiry that is being made and are quite prepared to allow a reasonable time.