§ Sir R. GOWERasked the First Lord of the Admiralty if he can now state what was the result of his inquiry into the differences in practice at the several dockyards in the manner of giving credit for acting service in a higher grade to certain hired industrial employes when they are subsequently confirmed in the higher situation?
Sir B. EYRES MONSELLThe matter-is still under consideration, and I shall communicate the result to my hon. Friend as soon as a decision has been reached.