§ 85. Mr. Swinglerasked 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 Noble9 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. Swinglerasked 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 NobleSeventy-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.