HC Deb 23 March 1955 vol 538 c194W
85. Mr. Swingler

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty what proportions of officers and men of the Royal Navy have received no increase in pay in the last three years.

Commander Noble

9 per cent.of officers and ratings who have served throughout the three years ended on 31st December, 1954, which is the latest date which can conveniently be taken.

86. Mr. Swingler

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty what proportions of officers and men of the Royal Navy have received pay increases in the last 12 months.

Commander Noble

Seventy-five per cent of Regular officers and ratings who served through the 12 months ended 31st December, 1954, which is the latest date that can conveniently be taken.