§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAasked the First Lord of the Admiralty, with reference to those men employed in the naval armament supply department, Bombay, whether, in view of the fact that the wages of these men are calculated in sterling, but actually paid at the current rate of rupee, which at the present rate of exchange means a loss of 2d. on every 1s. 6d., and seeing that Income Tax is paid on a sterling calculation and these employés consequently pay tax on money they do not receive, the Admiralty can see its way to adopt the course practised by the Army department and pay the wages of these employés at the standard rate of rupee, namely 15 to the £ sterling?
§ Mr. BRIDGEMANI am looking into the matter, and will send a reply to the hon. Member shortly.