§ Mr. HOODasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he is aware that hostility writers engaged on ships clearing the seas of mines off the coast of Ireland are at present working as much as 100 hours per week, and are only paid £l 5s. 8d. per week, and whether he can see his way to grant them increased pay, having regard to the fact that the officers and men engaged on the ships are getting extra pay ranging from £2 to £4 per week each?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAI am not aware that there are any such cases as those referred to. If, therefore, my hon. Friend knows of any such cases, I hope he will let me have the details.
The rates of pay now authorised for writers in the Mine Clearance Service are:
In addition, mine clearance allowance is paid of £3 3s. a week to chief petty officers, 2½ guineas a week to petty officers, and 2 guineas a week to other ratings.
Per Week. Third writers … … £2 10 9 Second writers … … 3 3 0 First writers … … 3 17 0 Chief writers … … 4 5 9