HC Deb 08 May 1919 vol 115 c1124W
Sir T. BRAMSDON

asked the Secretary to the Admiraly if he is aware that from the point of view of danger, exposure to weather, arduous work, and skill required, the salvage of the steamship "Gloucester Castle" by dockyard tugs was by no means a special case; and will he take steps to have the whole question of bonuses to the crews of dockyard tugs for salvage services on Government-owned or chartered vessels reconsidered?

Dr. MACNAMARA

As stated on a previous occasion, in reply to my hon. Friend, the case of the "Gloucester Castle" was, in the opinion of the Admiralty, a special one. As regards the last part of the question, the whole subject of salvage awards is at present receiving further consideration.