36. Brigadier Clarkeasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty what decision he has now reached regarding the payment of bounties or gratuities to ratings who extended their service immediately prior to 1st September, 1950.
§ Mr. CallaghanI am afraid that there are serious difficulties in the way of reopening this question and that no decision has been reached.
Brigadier ClarkeDoes not the Minister realise that his reply will cause great disappointment at Portsmouth and other naval ports?