§ Mr. CROOKSasked the Secretary to the Admiralty in what way the service of the naval ordnance clerks at the Royal Arsenal differs from those employed at the West India Docks and Deptford, which entitles the latter to London allowances and not the former?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAIt is considered that the cost of living and rents are lower at Woolwich than at Deptford and West India Docks, and the clerical staff at the former establishment are able conveniently to live nearer to their work than the clerical staff at the two latter establishments. It is on these grounds that London allowance is granted to the clerical staff at West India Docks and Deptford, but refused to those at Woolwich.