§ Dr. SALTERasked the First Lord of the Admiralty if he will state what are the numbers of Anglican, Roman Catholic, and Nonconformist chaplains, respectively, in the Navy; what is the total sum paid in salaries to chaplains; and what are the highest and lowest salaries paid to senior and junior chaplains, respectively?
Lord STANLEYThe numbers are:
Anglican Chaplains 67 Roman Catholic Chaplains 10 Nonconformist Chaplains 9 86 The total sum paid in salaries to these officers amounts at present to £42,000 approximately. Exclusive of the Chaplain of the Fleet, who receives an inclusive salary of £l,335 per annum, the highest salary is £812 and the lowest £277 per annum. In addition to these salaries, chaplains, except the Chaplain of the Fleet, are accommodated and victualled at the expense of the Crown or receive appropriate allowances in lieu.