§ 6. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYasked the First Lord of the Admiralty if he is aware that the new Order in Council regarding the disposal of the old force 2907 coastguard is creating a feeling of unrest amongst the men concerned; and what steps he proposes to take to compensate the men for loss of prospects and discontinuance of service?
The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the ADMIRALTY (Commander Eyres-Mon-sell)This matter is under consideration.
§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYCan the hon. and gallant Gentleman use any influence with the Board of Trade to see that these displaced coastguard ratings are given preference for the new work in the Customs?
§ Commander EYRES-MONSELLYes.