§ Dr. M'DONALDasked the Secretary to the Admiralty if, in view of the fact that bonuses have been awarded to the Navy and Army, he can see his way to recommend a similar recognition of service to the Mercantile Marine?
§ Mr. BRIDGEMANMy right hon. Friend has asked me to reply to this question. War bonuses have been paid to merchant seamen during the War, and are still being paid to merchant seamen who are serving in the Mercantile Marine.