§ Sir T. BRAMSDONasked the Secretary to the Admiralty what was the amount paid out in pensions and gratuities or bonuses in respect of the established men in His Majesty's dockyards during the last three completed years, and setting out each year separately?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAThe following are the approximate amounts expended during the three years 1916, 1917, and 1918, respectively, on account of pensions, gratuities on discharge, and death gratuities in respect of the services of established workmen in His Majesty's dockyards and other naval establishments:
1916 … … … … £155,000 1917 … … … … 143,000 1918 … … … … 148,000 The separation from these figures of the amounts relating to service in His Majesty's dockyards only would necessitate a detailed examination of records and would take a considerable time. In view of the great pressure under which the staff of the Admiralty Departments is working, I hope that the information now given will be sufficient for the purpose of my hon. Friend.