§ Sir B. FALLEasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty if he is aware that a civilian is employed as a messman in His Majesty's Ship "Furious," Atlantic Fleet; and whether this is in accordance with the Admiralty's policy?
§ Lieut.-Colonel HEADLAMThere is no civilian messman in His Majesty's Ship "Furious," but the messman at his own expense employs an ex-officers' steward to assist him.