§ 15. Mr. SMITHERSasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he can now inform the House what is the result of his communication to the Australian authorities regarding the reduction by a special Income Tax of the pay of Royal Naval officers serving in the Royal Australian Navy?
§ Mr. AMMONA reply has been received which raises many questions of complexity, and it is certain to take some time before any settlement is reached.
§ Mr. SMITHERSCan the hon. Gentleman give me any idea when he will be able to give some definite information?
§ Mr. AMMONI am afraid I cannot. Certain proposals have been received from the Australian Naval Board which are being considered by the Admiralty.