§ Sir R. GOWERasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether, in view of the increasing unpopularity of grog amongst naval ratings, he will consider the desirability of introducing an alternative supply of beer?
§ Mr. AMMONAll ratings who do not desire to take up the rum ration to which they are entitled receive, in lieu, a money allowance (grog money) at the rate of 21s. a quarter or 3d. a day for broken periods. In shore establishments ratings can purchase beer at the wet canteen.
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Mr. ALEXANDERThe number of industrial workpeople employed by the Admiralty who have been sent out to Singapore under agreements is 42.
§ Mr. CHURCHILLasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the total sum expended upon the naval base of Singapore, both from British and Imperial sources, year by year, since the beginning of the scheme, distinguishing in each year between domestic, British and other contributions?