§ Sir T. BRAMSDONasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty whether, since the reply was given to Class Request No. 287, in Admiralty Monthly Order 2359/1920, a paymaster-lieutenant or paymaster-lieutenant-commander has been added to the complements of the three Royal Naval Depots for duty in the Commodore's office?
§ Mr. AMERYThe answer is in the affirmative. This addition was made as experience had indicated the necessity of a second commissioned officer to whom the Commodore's secretary could delegate part of his duties and to act as his deputy in the event of his absence from any cause. The responsibilites of the senior chief writers in the Commodores' offices remain unaltered, and do not at present justify their relief by warrant writers.