HC Deb 20 March 1939 vol 345 c927

2. "That a sum, not exceeding £17,540,000, be granted to His Majesty, to defray the Expense of Wages, etc., of Officers and Men of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines, and Civilians employed on Fleet Services, which will come in course, of payment during the year ending on the 31st day of March, 1940."