§ Sir B. FALLEasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether the number of watch-coats allowed to ships and establishments can be increased to permit of watch-coats being issued to the crews of steam and motor-boats, in addition to watch-keepers, observing that crews of these boats are, at present, only provided with oilskins?
Sir B. EYRES MONSELLThe number of watch-coats allowed to ships and establishments is based on reports from the Fleet of the number required, and any representations received from the Fleet through the regular channels for the revision of the allowance would receive consideration.