HC Deb 18 February 1932 vol 261 cc1829-30
98. Mr. McENTEE

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty what proportion of naval canteen profits is given to the Royal Naval Benevolent Trust; and what is the representation of the lower deck on the administration of the Trust?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the ADMIRALTY (Lord Stanley)

The contributions payable to the Royal Naval Benevolent Trust are subject to periodical review in the light of reports obtained from the Fleet. At present they are:—

  1. (a) One-fifth of the amount of rebate on purchases, which is payable by Navy, Army and Air Force Institutes to Ships' or Establishment funds, or one-fifth of the rent payable by canteen tenants on the China Station.
  2. (b) 40 per cent of any amount that may be available for distribution annually in respect of surplus revenue accruing to the Navy, Army and Air Force Institutes from Naval canteen trading.
The Central Committee of the trust includes 15 representatives of the lower deck out of a total of 25 members.