HC Deb 24 March 1952 vol 498 c66

Resolution reported, That a sum, not exceeding £19,457,000, be granted to Her Majesty, to defray the expense of victualling and clothing for the Navy, including the cost of victualling establishments at home and abroad, which will come in course of payment during the year ending on the 31st day of March, 1953.

Resolution read a Second time.

Motion made, and Question proposed, "That this House doth agree with the Committee in the said Resolution."

5.8 p.m.

Mr. Callaghan

Can the Civil Lord tell us what progress had been made with experiments in connection with uniform for seamen? Experiments were taking place to obviate the tiresome business of seamen having to put on their jumpers over their heads. It was a matter in which I was very interested. I believe that as a result of the experiments a new type of uniform has been tried out in the Home Fleet. I should like to know how near a conclusion the experiments are.

Mr. Digby

It is not possible to give any reply beyond saying that the matter is still under consideration. We are not yet in a position to give a final answer

Question put, and agreed to.