HC Deb 30 June 1926 vol 197 cc1124-5
14. Major Sir BERTRAM FALLE

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty if he is aware that up to this year members of the Royal Naval Welfare Committee have been granted the usual allowances when absent on Welfare Committee business away from their own port, but that this year members are denied this allowance and are lodged in barracks where privacy is impossible and conference difficult; and if he will look into the matter?

Mr. DAVIDSON

Under the Regulations lodging and provision allowance are payable if the ratings cannot be accommodated and victualled in His Majesty's ships or establishments, and no departure from this rule is considered necessary. Ample facilities exist in the barracks for informal discussion among the delegates.

Sir B. FALLE

Is my hon. Friend aware that the Welfare Committee is a very valuable asset to the Admiralty and a great stand-by for the lower deck?

Mr. DAVIDSON

Yes, certainly.