§ Colonel ASHLEYasked the First Lord of the Admiralty why, in view of the fact that the cost of food has increased at least 50 per cent., and in most cases much more, since the outbreak of War, the 493W Admiralty has only increased the sum paid in respect of victualling allowance to naval officers in receipt of such allowance from 1s. 6d. to 1s. 8d. a day, an increase of 11 per cent. approximately?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAThe facts are generally as stated by my hon. and gallant Friend. The matter is at present the subject of communication between the Treasury and ourselves.