§ Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKEasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he is aware that the retainer of Royal Fleet Reserve (Class B) still remains at 6d. a day; and can he see his way to increase that amount to 1s. 6d. a day, in view of the cost of living compared with pre-war days and the fact that many of these men are out of employment?
§ Sir J. CRAIGI am aware that the retainer paid to members of Class B of the Royal Fleet Reserve is still 6d. a day. No increase in this amount has been considered necessary in view of the substantial advances recently made in the rates of pension and gratuity which are payable on the completion of the qualifying periods of service.