§ Mr. Bartlettasked the First Lord of the Admiralty why youths who joined the R.N. and have been subjected to the same dangers and hardships as other members of that service are not entitled to the long service increases in pay until they reach 21 years of age.
Mr. AlexanderThe implication in the Question is incorrect. Boys in the Royal Navy count their war service towards these increases as from the date of first draft to sea; and most of them will thus receive their first War Service Increment before the age of 21.