§ Mr. ATKEYasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether the present rate of pay to the ordinary seamen in His Majesty's service is 1s. 5d. per day, and that of able-bodied seamen 1s. 10d. per day; and whether these rates are sufficient to attract good men to the Service or commensurate with the value of their services to the nation?
§ Mr. LONGThe present rates are as follows:
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Pay. Ad interim Increase. Total Ordinary Seamen 1 3 1 0 2 3 Able Seamen (initial rate) 1 10 1 6 3 4 As the hon. Member is aware, an announcement on the whole question has been promised before the close of the week.