§ 10. Mr. McENTEEasked the First Lord of the Admiralty what naval officers are in residence at the Admiralty; what accommodation is provided for them; and whether the accommodation includes service in addition to furniture, light, and fuel?
§ Mr. ROSSOn a point of Order. Is it not customary for a Member who is not present on the first round to apologise for his absence?
§ Mr. McENTEEIt is not only customary, but it is done.
Lord STANLEYSix officers of the naval staff take it in turns to sleep at the Admiralty, on duty, but no naval officer is permanently in residence, and the necessary service does not entail any additional staff.