§ 17. Mr. R. YOUNGasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty on 1712 whose authority artificer-apprentices are compelled to purchase recreational clothing, such as football boots, jerseys, etc., in addition to that laid down in the October issue of the Appendix to the Navy List; whether compulsory deductions are made from their wages to the canteens; and whether many of these artificer-apprentices receive as full pay 9d. per day?
§ Mr. BRIDGEMANThe necessary inquiries are being made.