HC Deb 23 July 1919 vol 118 cc1335-6
15. Mr. HOHLER

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he can now announce an improvement in the general conditions of service of officers' stewards and servants?

Dr. MACNAMARA

As a result of the Jerram Committee, the pay of all grades of officers' stewards and cooks was increased by over 100 per cent., and their pensions were increased in common with those of other ratings. Other alterations in conditions of service of this branch have been proposed, and the Report of a Committee which inquired into the subject is now under consideration.

Mr. HOHLER

Will my right hon. Friend expedite this matter, which has now been delayed for some six or eight months?

Dr. MACNAMARA

I do not think the Committee was at work six months ago. But I will represent my hon. and learned Friend's request to the Second Sea Lord.