§ Sir B. FALLEasked the First Lord of the Admiralty if he is aware that the Reserve Fleet working parties are composed of naval pensioners, mainly chief petty officers, but that they serve as able-bodied pensioners under non-continuous Service engagements, and that these men asked that they should be allowed to wear a Class III fore-and-aft rig of serge, provided at their own expense; and if he will give favourable consideration to this request?
§ Mr. AMERYNo reason is seen for disturbing the present arrangements, as the men in question wear the uniform appertaining to the rating in which they undertake to enter.