§ Sir R. Youngasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he has considered local complaints regarding the working conditions affecting men in His Majesty's ship "Sultan"; what these complaints were; and what steps have been taken to remove grievances?
§ Sir V. WarrenderNo complaints through Service channels have been received concerning working conditions on board the "Sultan" at Portsmouth, though certain candidates for trade tests have remarked that conditions are unfavourable. I appreciate that working conditions on board this vessel are not completely satisfactory, but owing to the age of the vessel it is not possible to improve them. It has been approved to establish a new mechanical training establishment on shore, and work was commenced on the building, but under present conditions it has been necessary temporarily to suspend the work.