§ Major HORE- BELISHAasked the President of the Board of Trade the number of men signed on and carried by the steam yacht "St. George," employed on research work in Australian waters by the Research Expedition, Limited, 92, Cheap-side, London; what is the rate of wage to each man, and have these men been paid their full wages since signing on;1686W and, if not, what is the balance due to the men and when might they expect the balance to be paid?
§ Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER:I am informed by the owners that the crew of the steam yacht "St. George "and their rates of wages on engagement were as follows:
Per month. £ 1 Carpenter 12 1 Boatswain 11 1 Boatswain's mate 10 8 Able seamen (per man) 9 3 Ordinary seamen (per man) 4 2 Firemen (per man) 9 1 Storekeeper 15 1 Pantryman 10 6 Stewards (per man) 9 1 First Cook 15 1 Second Cook 6 1 Ship's Cook 9 1 Laboratory assistant 8 An increase of £1 per month was given to each man in March last. The crew made allotments of their wages, which have been paid up to date. The crew have also received advances of pay at each port of call. The vessel is expected back within two months, and the seamen will receive the balance of their pay on discharge.