§ Mr. Grovesasked the Minister of Shipping why ships' surgeons, whose duties and risks have increased by reason of the war, do not receive a monthly bonus for risk money to bring them into line with other officers in the Mercantile Marine; and, if not within the relative agreements of the National Maritime Board, will he make representations to the shipping companies concerned?
§ Mr. CrossI am informed that although ships' surgeons are not covered by National Maritime Board agreements they are, as a general rule, receiving the same monthly War Risk Money as other officers. If the hon. Member has a particular case in mind and will give me details I will make inquiries.