§ 13. Sir THOMAS BRAMSDONasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he is aware that there is disappointment amongst the junior ratings of the Navy at the smallness of the increases of their pay under the Jerram Report; that there is also disappointment that all the naval pensioners have not been included in the increases as well as the absence of pensions being granted to widows and children on the same basis as that given to commissioned officers; that the date of the retrospective payment of the pay is not made earlier; that in some cases accelerated promotion is desired, and other matters; and whether, under these circumstances, ho will endeavour to arrange with the Leader of the House to name an early date after the Whitsun vacation when the Report can be fully debated?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAWe have, of course, followed, as my hon. Friend has done, the various expressions of view arising out of Admiral Jerram's inquiry; and hon. Members, particularly those interested in Navy affairs, no doubt desire discussion on Command Paper 149. The appropriate occasion is, obviously, the Debate on the Navy Estimates. We shall take these as soon as possible after the Whitsun recess, probably early in July.
§ 15. Viscount CURZONasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether the decision of the Admiralty upon Navy pay, allowances, and pensions apply to the Royal Naval Division?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAThe matter is now under consideration and it is anticipated that an early decision will be arrived at.