Mr. T. WILSONasked the Secretary to the Admiralty whether inspector of trades were granted a war bonus of £25 per annum; whether this was increased to £30 and then finally increased to £50 per annum; whether inspectors on overseeing duties have had the consolidated allowance advanced from £90 to £100 per annum; whether these inspectors receive their salaries plus the £100 and the war bonus; and, if so, why the inspectors and assistant inspectors of timber who have to reside in the London district are not allowed the war bonus or allowance?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAThe answer to the first four parts of the question is in the 45W affirmative. As regards the last part of the question, I would refer my hon. Friend to the answer I gave to his previous question on the 11th December on this subject, and would add that these officers, in common with other established Members of the Civil Service, are now entitled to receive a bonus of from 10 per cent. to 15 per cent. on their salaries.