§ Mr. Parkerasked the First Lord of the Admiralty why the Paymaster Director General of the Navy, who is a non-executive officer, exercises executive authority 1098W at the Admiralty and wears the uniform of an executive officer; and whether he is responsible for the pay of the Navy personnel?
Mr. AlexanderThe hon. Member is, I am afraid, misinformed. The Paymaster Director General does not exercise authority as an executive officer. As a non-executive officer he exercises command in his own Branch in accordance with Article 173 of the King's Regulations. He correctly wears the distinguishing uniform of the Accountant Branch. He is not responsible for rates of pay or for the pay accounts of naval personnel.